I don't mind the $3.50 for cookies and the $5 for BSA popcorn but at some point in fund raisers I just fish in my wallet and hand them a few dollars for a donation.
When selling popcorn we accounted for the # of boxes adding up to $x and a separate category for just donations, which went directly to the Troop.
Our boy scouts just charged every parent with $50.00 then if you want to sell the popcorn it was up to you but you had to pay the 50.00.
Want to buy some popcorn?