Q: "Suppose you buy an item for $5 and use a 50-cent coupon. If, for some reason, you have to return the item, are you entitled to $5 or $4.50?"
A: Excellent question! Before I dig into this one, understand that the answer to this question can vary by store. There are two possible scenarios.
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