```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<game>
  <title>Change Maker</title>
  <slug>change-maker</slug>
  <short-desc>A fun cash register game where you give the correct change to customers. Test your mental math and money-counting skills!</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Math Games</category>
    <category>Educational Games</category>
    <category>Brain Games</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>change maker, cash register game, math game, money game, educational game, counting money, cashier simulator, brain game, HTML5 game, subtraction game</keywords>
  <content>
# About Change Maker

Change Maker is an engaging and educational game that places you in the role of a cashier. In this fast-paced simulation, your primary goal is to provide the correct change to customers after they make a purchase. The game presents you with a random total price and the amount of cash paid by the customer. It's your job to use your math skills to calculate the difference and dispense the exact change.

Designed with a clean and intuitive interface, Change Maker focuses on sharpening your mental arithmetic, subtraction, and money-handling abilities. Each round is a new challenge, perfect for players of all ages who want to improve their math skills in a fun, practical, and pressure-free environment. Whether you're a student learning about money or an adult looking for a quick brain teaser, this game offers a rewarding experience.

## How to Play

The objective is to give back the correct amount of change for each transaction.

1.  **Observe the Transaction:** Look at the "Total Price" and the "Amount Paid" displays to understand the transaction details.
2.  **Calculate the Change:** Mentally calculate how much change is due to the customer.
3.  **Dispense Money:** Click on the bill and coin buttons ($20, $10, $5, $1, 25¢, 10¢, 5¢, 1¢) to add them to your change total. The "Your Change" display will update with each click.
4.  **Correct Mistakes:** If you add the wrong amount, click the "Clear" button to reset your change to $0.00 and start over.
5.  **Submit Your Answer:** Once you are confident the amount in "Your Change" is correct, click the "Give Change" button to finalize the transaction.
6.  **Continue Playing:** If your change is correct, a "Next Customer" button will appear, allowing you to start a new round. If it's incorrect, you'll be prompted to try again.

## Features

- **Realistic Cashier Simulation:** Experience the core task of a cashier by handling virtual money and making change.
- **Educational Gameplay:** Sharpen essential math skills, including quick subtraction and money counting, in an interactive way.
- **Clean and Simple Interface:** The straightforward design allows you to focus on the calculations without unnecessary distractions.
- **Instant Feedback:** The game provides immediate feedback on your answers, helping you learn from your mistakes and build confidence.
- **Endless Challenges:** With randomly generated prices for each transaction, the game offers unlimited replayability.

## Controls

- **Mouse/Touch:** Use your mouse cursor or finger to interact with the on-screen buttons.
- **Click/Tap:**
    - Click on denomination buttons to add to your change total.
    - Click the "Clear" button to reset your change.
    - Click the "Give Change" button to submit your final answer.

## Tips &amp; Strategies

- **Start Big, End Small:** Begin by giving back the largest bills possible without exceeding the required change. Then, move to smaller bills and finally to coins for the remaining amount. This is the most efficient method.
- **Count Up, Don't Subtract:** Instead of subtracting the price from the amount paid, try counting up from the price. For example, if the price is $12.75 and the customer paid $20, count up: 25¢ makes it $13, $2 makes it $15, and $5 makes it $20. Your change is $7.25.
- **Double-Check Your Total:** Before hitting "Give Change," quickly glance at your dispensed change and the required amount one last time to catch any simple errors from misclicking.
  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>This game is played round-by-round. Your progress or score is not saved between sessions, allowing you to start a fresh challenge each time you play.</answer>
    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, this game is built with HTML5 and features a responsive design, making it fully compatible with modern mobile and tablet browsers.</answer>
    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser with no downloads or installation required.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer>
  </specifications>
</game>
```

A fun cash register game where you give the correct change to customers. Test your mental math and money-counting skills!

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