You get an extra $10 in change, what do you do?

[NicoleFusion]

I sure think you did the right thing, sorry the staff had so many issues with it!

[bremer51]

Good for you. Its annoying that some people don't care about honesty.  But I care. Integrity is its own reward.

[debidoo]

People today do not know how to count change.  My first job my mom taught me how to count change and do the math.  It is ridiculous that schools do all this fancy stuff now that to me makes no sense and they are putting out people who can't do simple math or count change. 
 

[betlynjua]

Good for you for being honest.  When I first started to read your post I thought that you and I got the same cashier this week!  I went to Aldi's a couple of days ago.  My total bill was 18 and some loose change.  The cashier gave me 18 and loose change back in change.

My mind was already thinking about my day ahead and I didn't catch the error until I began bagging my groceries. 

The clerk was quite appreciative when I showed her my receipt.  She saw the 18 and thought that was the change due back but it was actually the total bill.

I've had similar things happen but when I catch them I make the necessary adjustments.  My conscience always feels good afterward.

[betlynjua]

People today do not know how to count change.  My first job my mom taught me how to count change and do the math.  It is ridiculous that schools do all this fancy stuff now that to me makes no sense and they are putting out people who can't do simple math or count change. 
 

I absolutely agree with you.  Try this the next time you go to a check out line with cash: Look at the clerks eyes when they are about to make the change for you bill.  They almost always have to look at the register to tell them what the change is.  I do this all the time and in just about every single case, they have to look at the screen.  If the bill is exactly 19 dollars and you give them a 20 they will probably look at the register to be sure that it says $1.00 

[clickers]

The manager doesn't care if they come up short in their register. That was what going to happen if you just took the money. All they do is take the shortage out out off their draw or fire them! The cashier should have been super thankful.

[elvisdo]

It was the right thing to do. I would have just have nodded, then gone to customer service at that point to rectify the situation.

[PGS28]

You are absolutely correct.

The manager doesn't care if they come up short in their register. That was what going to happen if you just took the money. All they do is take the shortage out out off their draw or fire them! The cashier should have been super thankful.

[PGS28]

I know, that's really weird!  If they just down right refused I'd get it in ones and give it to the homeless.

I sure think you did the right thing, sorry the staff had so many issues with it!

[melissajh44]

You did the right thing.

[mgint]

give it back right thing to do

[stretch1967]

I would hand it back.

[dsosnowski06]

You did the right thing.  I agree not everyone knows how to count back change which is a shame especially since most registers tell them how much to give back

[bigfoot951]

When I was younger I would have definitely kept it, but not anymore.  It's certainly not that I don't need every dollar I can get! 

[sak4kat]

I don't think many would be honest like you.  That's a huge character uplift .  It's a shame the way people thing.  I've heard people, say "there mistake, not my fault."  But if they know the mistake was made...and it isn't right.  Then speak up.  When people bring damaged goods to me or show me prices aren't marked properly (as I work in retail) yes it's frustrating.  Because it does cause extra work.  But it's not there fault. I try to thank them for bringing it to our attention as we are always trying to keep things fresh and friendly for them...but sometimes things slip by.