When you receive your change, do you still count them?
By iskayz
@iskayz (5420)
Philippines
August 24, 2009 8:59am CST
Me, I normally don’t. I just put the change inside my pocket. One reason is because I am too dumb when it comes to math hehe
. So I don’t know if the change I receive is right or lacking. I just trust my instinct that people will not fool me cause I have been in a business too and I was an honest person.
But when I bought a medicine just a while ago, I was about to put the change in my pocket I saw a receipt attached and it prompted me to count my change. But this is something that came to my mind and not because I was checking. It was written on the receipt how much I should receive and it's easy to count hehe.
What about you? Are you that trustful of others when it comes to money? What's on your mind when you count the change you receive?
. So I don’t know if the change I receive is right or lacking. I just trust my instinct that people will not fool me cause I have been in a business too and I was an honest person.
But when I bought a medicine just a while ago, I was about to put the change in my pocket I saw a receipt attached and it prompted me to count my change. But this is something that came to my mind and not because I was checking. It was written on the receipt how much I should receive and it's easy to count hehe.
What about you? Are you that trustful of others when it comes to money? What's on your mind when you count the change you receive?5 people like this
38 responses
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
24 Aug 09
i too don't usually count my change when it's little or it's a small amount. but there are times when bigger amount is involved, i count them first. but with job i am having, i know i should be counting every penny, as i am already involved in cash collections and deposits.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
25 Aug 09
no it's not, people go to the office and we serve them here. fees are collected same here in the office.
@irene66 (1669)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
For the past years, I really don't count my change too especially if I know the the cashier and the store where I buy my goods. But now I really need to count it because I had an experience of being cheated for my change. Not even once but thrice. I think we should be vigilant in this not to allow people to do this dirty tricks.
Well what did you do? I hope I haven't been cheated cause I don't really count my change. I am careless when it comes to that so I'm unaware if I have been given the wrong change, whether unintentional or not.
@irene66 (1669)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
well, I did go back to that cashier and explained she did not give the right change. She said it was a mistake but not intentional. For the third time, I went to the manager. I learned I'm not the only one complaining for that matter.After several days she was transferred to another section of the department store not a cashier anymore.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Aug 09
In the USA cash registers at most places will say the amount you are to receive, in some stores even the cashier is supposed to also say how much is to be received, or if their not, they do it anyway. It also says the amount to be received on the receipt, so that you can count it. Though some cashiers will count it back to you just to be sure for not only you but themselves. If a cashier gives you too much change then they can be fired, or at the very least fined themselves, atleast that's how some businesses run here in America. At Wendy's, the cashier has to give the money back, not quite sure if that's for all Wendy's or just the one I worked at...
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Aug 09
Yes, which I am sure does a lot to keep the cashier attentive and friendly so as to be sure that the money the count is correct, and if not the customer will give them the correct change back.
Whilst working at a dollar general here in the USA, I would find pennies long since forgotten by customers and add them to the register, sometimes it was dimes, nicels, or quarters, but at most it was dimes. In any case, this would allow for a few cents shortage if the case presented itself, but also added to the profits of the store if nothing else.
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
Hi Cowgirl
! I think cashiers here in the Philippines has to pay for those excess amounts they have given to customers. I think it will be deducted on their monthly salary.
You know, thinking about this rule for the cashiers, it's unlikely for us to receive an excess or lack of change. It's the cashier's job that's on the line if they commit a mistake so they have to count the change very well too.
! I think cashiers here in the Philippines has to pay for those excess amounts they have given to customers. I think it will be deducted on their monthly salary.
You know, thinking about this rule for the cashiers, it's unlikely for us to receive an excess or lack of change. It's the cashier's job that's on the line if they commit a mistake so they have to count the change very well too.1 person likes this
@srganesh (6340)
• India
25 Aug 09
How comes that you are in business and yet you can't know how much change you should get?It is high time you should learn to add and subtract at the least.Checking changes is not concerned with trignometry or calculus to be tough.It is not always good to trust others blind foldly.Cheers!
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
Yes I know, we had a business before but at the shop we always have a calculator at hand. So I don't do mind calculating so we don't make mistakes.
I know it's just a simple add and subtract thing but when your mind is not used to calculating, it's hard, really. As I've said, I'm not very good in math.
@gossipzz (498)
• Canada
25 Aug 09
The economy we are in today, I need to count my change. I have been cheated some many times when buying things. I take the time to check my change to make sure it is correct. I always count the pennies. I collect them then take them to the bank to get my bills paid. Your change are money as well. They do add up so don't be affraid to count them. Happy lotting.
@alona_cm20 (33)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
Actually before, i really never count. My change goes directly to my pocket. But now its different, every centavo counts. Now before leaving the counter i check, anyways its for my own good also.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
25 Aug 09
I always count my change before leaving the shop. I was not like this always but I have been short charged before, unintentionally or otherwise and later at home I did not like it. I blamed myself of course and now it’s a habit with me that I always check before I put the change in my purse.
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
So were like me before hehe.. But good thing you changed the bad habit because of your experience. It is really a good attitude to be counting our hard earned money.
In my case, I'll try to change my habit too. But I'm gonna be needing a calculator to get used to counting my change hehe
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Happy posting!
.. But good thing you changed the bad habit because of your experience. It is really a good attitude to be counting our hard earned money.
In my case, I'll try to change my habit too. But I'm gonna be needing a calculator to get used to counting my change hehe.
Happy posting!
@aj2006 (1534)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
As a mother of two and with a tight budget to maintain, I make sure to count my change before leaving the cashier, I think its the best thing to do. I can easily remember how much money I have by counting my changes when I am shopping or doing some grocery. I can save a little by monitoring my expenses. :)
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
Oh we are the same.. I just buy, pay and get the change and leave. But I think it's a good habit to pay attention to details when we buy.
There was an incident when I bought at a convenient store. I paid and after receiving my change I just left. The owner of the store had to call me back and tell me that the change I received is lacking. There were guys looking at me and I got embarrassed a bit. I know they might be thinking, I am a dumb.
.. I just buy, pay and get the change and leave. But I think it's a good habit to pay attention to details when we buy.
There was an incident when I bought at a convenient store. I paid and after receiving my change I just left. The owner of the store had to call me back and tell me that the change I received is lacking. There were guys looking at me and I got embarrassed a bit. I know they might be thinking, I am a dumb. @lynnemg (4529)
• United States
25 Aug 09
It really depends on what I spend and what bills I pay with. If my purchase is small and I pay with a larger bill, I will stand and count my change if the cashier didn't count it back to me. If I have a small purchase and pay with a small bill, I generally do not bother because I feel fairly confident that any cashier can hand back the correct change out of a $5 bill.
@uicbear (1900)
• United States
25 Aug 09
I hardly use cash anymore. most of the time I use my debit card for purchases and then I don't have to even think about change. But when I do use cash, I usually keep pretty close tabs on the cashier as they are pulling the money out of the drawer. I've also noticed more and more places counting out the change back to me, which is really how it should be done all the time.
@de_angel97 (549)
• Malaysia
25 Aug 09
Hi iskayz, as for me, i have the habit to glance on my change, not really counting each cent and penny. I can notice if it is short of certain amount, it is not that I don't trust that person, but I know it is hard to earn money.
Another thing i think is is important to have a glance on it, so that I know my change is in good condition. If you know what I mean, i accepted a torn RM10 before, and it is not acceptable at other places.
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
Oh yeah torn paper bills.. It happened to me once. I got the money from the local market as a change, I tried to pay it for my fare but the driver wouldn't accept it.
From that day I never wanted to accept any torn paper bills. I kept the one I had up to now cause no one accepts it. 
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
31 Dec 11
Hi iskayz!
I always make sure I count my change before leaving the counter. I have experienced receiving the wrong amount in the past. And of course, I do not want that to happen again. It's not that I do not trust the people around me. But hey! It's always better to be safe than sorry.
@jheLaichie (4438)
• Philippines
24 Aug 09
and me either. i normally dont count my change. i rather put it directly in my pocket.i do not know why. but sometimes i do. maybe if i got this doubt feeling in me. i count my change specially if the money i am using is quite big and i sure do need to double check my moeny.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
24 Aug 09
yes, I Do, i don't want to be fooled be mad at when the changes is given to someone who owes the money and the change is not complete. i do count them but not for every one to see. it's hard because i fear that i might noticed by crooks
.@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
Wow you're rich! Maybe you are counting large sum of money hehe.. Well, I'm not scared of crooks or pick pockets cause they'll only get disappointed that I don't have money. But what I do look out for are those street children who are always in timing to beg when I get my change. I pity them but sometimes they're annoying.
Happy posting!
.. Well, I'm not scared of crooks or pick pockets cause they'll only get disappointed that I don't have money. But what I do look out for are those street children who are always in timing to beg when I get my change. I pity them but sometimes they're annoying.
Happy posting! @slogger (48)
• United States
24 Aug 09
Whether I count the change or not depends on a lot of factors. I rarely, if ever, count the coins I receive. If the business ends up stealing a few cents from me (hopefully on accident) I would not want to make a big deal about it. However, I will usually count the bills that I receive not only to ensure that I have not been underpaid but also to ensure that they are not giving me too much change back. I try to be as honest as possible with the business so if I do receive too much change, my conscious forces me to give the extra back.
@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
25 Aug 09
Wow that's extraordinary of you.. You count the change to make sure that you're not overpaid or overchanged hehe. I think very few people thinks that way. Even I don't try 
to count my change to check if I'm overpaid. Normally, everyone thinks they might be underpaid.
.. You count the change to make sure that you're not overpaid or overchanged hehe. I think very few people thinks that way. Even I don't try to count my change to check if I'm overpaid. Normally, everyone thinks they might be underpaid.
@vannyt (343)
• Philippines
13 Mar 11
I do count the paper money but the coins, seldom. Mostly, I drop the small valued coins in a Bantay-Bata box near the counter. I know I should count my change even the coins I just don't like to stay long in the counter and me too I assume that the cashiers will give the exact amount or would have no intention of giving short-change.
