Dollars & Sense

Sign on the stack of copy paper: “2 for $10”.

Cashier (when I pull out one package): "Don't you want 2?"

Me: "No, thanks, I just need one."

Cashier: "But you can get 2 for $10."

Me: "But I only need one."

She sighs and rings up one package and says “9.99”.

Me: "Wait. If they're 2 for $10, why isn't 1 $5?"

Cashier: "You have to buy 2 to get the discount."

I sigh, add a 2^nd package and say “2 for $10 isn't the same as $8.99 each or 2 for $10. You need better signage.”

It's the small, stupid things that break people.