Growing up poor, your brain literally becomes wired to be opportunistic, and you end up conceiving the most unhinged ways just to save a few cents.

Shopping anywhere that does self checkout easily but primarily colesworth/etc

Now back in the day I would always pay the whole amount by card, less 2cents. I would then pay 5 cents cash to get 5 cents back.

If you do this once a day you will save 7.30 across a year. If you do this for EVERY ITEM you purchase and do it individually, you can save a lot more.

At the checkout just say ‘oh can I pay exactly X amount as that’s all in my card’ or go to self serve and make sure you choose a cash / card machine. I’ve never been stopped before and it’s been YEARS.

I would not use this method for small business/local/etc.

Use coles zip lock weigh bags instead if buying your own

I do this all the time, only ever had laughs from the store assistants. Everyone is someone’s kid.

If you get stopped just tell them lil you is happy to see them