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20 Ways to Cut the Cost of Shopping - Tip #2

From Donna L Montaldo,
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Bring Your Calculator

It is hard at times, especially in a busy grocery store, to figure out how much you are paying for a specific item. Take for example, toilet paper. Have you ever stood, staring at rolls of toilet paper, while the figures run through your head? It is a difficult task to figure out how many sheets you are getting, at what price, if you are doing the math in your head. A calculator will help you quickly and confidently, find the best deals in the store.

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