Your penny isn’t welcome
Did you know Starfish Market routinely rounds the checkout price down to the nearest nickel? If the register says $56.72, the checker will say $56.70. Seriously. You probably don’t even notice. Watch next time. And when that register drawer pops open, look in it. You’re likely to see maybe one very unwelcome penny in there. Whether or not this is actually a formal store policy, we don’t know. But they don’t ever round UP, so they’re not making it up over the course of the day.
I know they’re just pennies, but in the course of a year at a grocery store, that’s got to add up to some sort of figure with a comma somewhere in it.
December 4th, 2007 06:40
I wish more stores would do away with pennies. This rounding down feature at Starfish is only for cash purchases, they charge your credit card for the full amount.
December 4th, 2007 07:38
Oh goody! A three cent savings on my $9 jug of orange juice! I feel better now.
December 4th, 2007 09:26
I noticed that when I lived on island………I thought it funny……not sure any other vendor does it…….
December 4th, 2007 09:27
Good one Colleen!!! Got a smile out of that one! I wonder if the store owners KNOW that their employees do that??? mmmm…glad they don’t work for me…..I agree that’s got to add up and quickly in tourist season.
December 4th, 2007 10:50
You know, I noticed that too, but just figured no one wants to be bothered with pennies.
I hate pennies. I have actually thrown away pennies.
Frankly, I was more surprised that they don’t round up.
December 4th, 2007 19:01
It’s not a case of the employees choosing not to accept pennies. It’s the store policy.
-Ruth
December 4th, 2007 19:27
At least they don’t give you change in candy and postage stamps like they used to do in Italy… or roll their eyes and say “Porca Miseria” if you don’t have exact change. Pennies are useless and I salute the workers of Starfish for being so sensible…
December 4th, 2007 21:20
They have been doing this for almost 10 years, if I remember correctly. (which is entirely not possible based on the amount of run I consumed whilel living on island)
December 5th, 2007 06:14
I think the best deal at Starfish is a pack of Combos. They are .79 cents and if you pay with a dollar you get a quarter back. That is almost 5% savings instantly!
December 5th, 2007 07:31
I wonder why they don’t round up!?!
December 5th, 2007 08:25
stj_gal : Throw them my way!!!
My father-in-law (also a business man) always said if you watch your pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves!
December 5th, 2007 13:33
AHA!
We can finally save a bundle at Starfish - by paying cash for our groceries one item at a time. Thanks, Josh!
-Ruth
December 5th, 2007 16:18
Good point Colleen!Jeff,could you,and/or others who shop on Island frequently remind us what the prices are for commonly purchased food items?I’m always shocked,but never want to deal with the hassle of hauling stuff with us.Remind me,I’ll request food items for Xmas this year!