There is a possibly a very simple reason for this. This issue occurs in numerous other situations and with good cause. It has to do with the way the computers are programmed. Part of the programming involves inventory. The bean counters within the organization figure out the prices of all the items, groups of items, etc. Somewhere in the business plan the cost of keeping track of that one pound cake you didn't purchase is the single price of the cake, cost of restocking, inventory control, ordering, etc.
I know it doesn't make sense, but that is the behind the scenes workings of many markets, restaurants, etc. They don't explain that to the cashiers.
markngolf wrote:
It's a DUH world.
Our local market, The Fresh Market, runs a weekly special. $20 for an entire meal for four. It usually consists of packages of stir fry veggies, meat, fish or chicken, sauce, some grain or noodles and a dessert. Most of the meals have been very good and it gives me a break from "real cooking". So, now the DUH!! I pick up a package of noodles, chicken, sauce and veggies. I did not want the pound cake dessert. I check out and the bill comes to $28+. I inquire and ask about the $20 meal. The cashier says," you did not get the pound cake". I said, "I did not want the pound cake" She says," you have to buy the pound cake to get the special price of $20". I go back and get the pound cake and the bill is now $20. I then asked her, if I give the pound cake away, do I have to return the $8+. At least she laughed!! DUH!!!!!!
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