Shopping is Hard, Let's Do Math

[davidschroth]

We went grocery shopping tonight after I got home from work. We'd agreed in advance that we wouldn't spend more than a certain amount, so I spent most of the time trying to keep a running tab in my head. When we had finished shopping, and went to check out, I confidently averred that the total should come to $xwz.

The total came to $xwz + $19.

Ouch. That's not even close. Apparently senility is much closer than I imagined.

mizzlaurajean took a look at the receipt when we had gotten back in the car. And as we were driving down Lake St., she pointed out that we'd been charged $22 for yogurt.

Back to the store, where we emerged with $20, and I had some of my self-confidence restored.

It's funny - with the ubiquity of scanners, I rarely look too closely at receipts any more. Even with automation, human error (key bounce, in this case) still comes through.

Comments

[kaytecat.livejournal.com]

That would be some really fancy yogurt. Imported by jet from Sweden. Or perhaps someone in the house wanted to do a yogurt fast?

I have become more lax with receipts too, but since I still have this feeling I should scrutinize them, I tend to have piles of them at home waiting for me to be REALLY BORED.

Good to see you have an LJ.

K