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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I genuinely didnt follow that, first time ive been too yung to get something

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Back in the day you did the math in your head and gave back change. If there’s a line, it’s easier and faster for you to pay a few cents extra so that the cashier can give you back a single nickel instead of multiple pennies. This is really about how many physical actions you need to take.