People aren’t looking at the big picture. The problem is that cashier’s # is on that receipt. She could very well lose her job for not charging you. If you feel you should return the money send a $20 bill in a blank envelope. This way you’ve attoned and the checker still has her job.
Nah, it's easy-peasy. The cashier at Target (yes, really!) miscounted the dining chair slipcovers I bought one Thanksgiving, and when I went to CS to pay for the extra, I just didn't take the receipt in. They don't care if you have a receipt if you're giving THEM money - it's only when you want some back that you have to have it countersigned by J. Edgar Hoover.
It took 43 posts before common sense showed up. Excellent understanding of the original posters dilemma!!!
I agree this is the best solution. It makes the store whole, allows the writer to have a clean conscience and protects the cashier’s job.
Of course, if Target is like most companies, they will probably spend $50 in labor trying to figure out how to account for the mystery $20 that came in the mail.
You don’t have to take the receipt. Just take the item and pay for it. No need for Target to know which cashier slipped up. Don’t worry. They’ll still take the money.