Produce store: Changing the rules

Don't you hate it when a store changes the rules just as you've learned them?

A lot of coupon shoppers are finding that the rules are changing now that "Extreme Couponing" has become a hit. Limits on items are being instituted, or perhaps just being enforced more strictly. Rules on using double coupons or doing multiple transactions are tightening up.

In my case, I had become accustomed to a 50% off sale on Fridays at my local produce store. But when I got there today, I discovered that the sale had changed - the 50% off sale is now on Sundays from 4-8 pm.

Oh, well. The prices are still pretty good even without the 50% off, and I needed some produce for the weekend. I'll go back on Sunday and pick up more for the rest of the week, but here's what I got for now:

1 cantaloupe @ 99¢
1 honeydew @ 99¢
1 pineapple @ $1.49
3 cucumbers @ 3/99¢
1 yellow pepper @ 99¢/lb = 80¢
1 orange pepper @ 99¢/lb = 62¢

Total spent: $6.24

Upon looking at my receipt, I also see a 35¢ charge.  I think this store is charging tax on my purchases - but produce is not taxable in Florida.  I will have to check into this next time I am there.  Lesson: check your receipts!