Today I went to Albertson’s grocery store to pick up a few items. My total was $13.41. I always like to get rid of change if possible (especially pennies), but I didn’t have the exact .41, so I gave the cashier $20.01.
She took my money, then held up the penny and asked, “Did you mean to give me this?” I said, “Yes, I like to get rid of my pennies.” She continued to hold the penny with a puzzled look on her face, examined the total price again, then looked back at me. I felt further explanation was needed, so I smiled and said, “I would rather get back $6.60 than $6.59.” She shrugged her shoulders and punched $20.01 into the cash register. When the amount of change was displayed on the register, she had an “Ah-ha!” moment. “Oh, that’s so cool!” she exclaimed, happily giving me my change.
Yes, it’s “cool” to be able to add and subtract.
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2 comments:
I often do the same thing with the same reaction. Thanks for sharing - this makes me laugh!
Wow... it's sad what has happened to the people in the work world. :-) I'm not a math maniac either, but I would have understood THAT!
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