That 19 cents I was supposed to get back from my gym isn't in my hot little hands yet. Never mind that I've been doing boot camp instead of going to the gym. But when I asked the receptionist about my money, she accessed my account, and found the note. She obviously had not heard anything about refunds being given. She told me couldn't give me my money because only the manager can give refunds. I don't think my gym was very prepared in giving money back. The staff obviously wasn't informed. So now I have to go in at a time when the manager is in? Just give me 19 cents cash and leave a note. Geesh.

And yesterday, at the supermarket, the guy shortchanged me 5 cents. I felt dumb for asking for my nickel, but hey...it's the principle. And I was expecting him to assume the dime I gave him was a nickel. My total came $xx.07, so I gave $xx.12. Pay attention!

And then at Costco...I didn't get my full discount. I have lost out on a dollar. I bought some contact lens solution, and they didn't give me my discount at the till. I paid full price, so I was given a refund of the coupon amount. I was only given a refund of the coupon amount. Tax was not included. I paid full tax on my solution, but when I got my refund, I wasn't given back the tax I paid!

All these little amounts add up...it's like the latte factor, but *I'm* not the one who's deciding to "splurge" on amounts.