| a cash fund for paying small charges, as for minor office supplies or deliveries. |
| petty cash n. A small fund of money for incidental expenses, as in an office. |
Petty Cash
The small amount of cash and coins that an organization uses for minor purchases and providing change to customers.
Investopedia Commentary
Petty cash is typically used by merchandising companies or small stores that are required to make change for customer purchases.
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See also: Cash, Denomination