Thanks, Uncle Sam.

Rule number 6: Know your state's tax. And even if you don't know it, don't argue with me.

The majority of states have tax. You can thank Uncle Sam for that, not me. Therefore, when you purchase something, it will be more then the menu board says. I mean, maybe you've just moved here from Alaska and did not realize that other states have tax. For which I say, shame on you!

Do NOT let this happen to you:

Barista: That'll be $2.59

Customer: But your menu says a small is only $2.35!! You're WRONG!

B: Right, but plus tax, it comes to $2.59.

C: But I only have a $20 or $2.35. I DO NOT HAVE $2.59 (ok, this part has never happened, but it could. People are funny, you know.)

B: Well, any way you look at it, you owe me $2.59 because I just handed you a finished drink and you have already taken a sip from it. So, that'll be $2.59 please.

And even if you actually only had $2.20 in your entire purse/wallet, what made you think that a small caramel latte with an extra shot would be under $2.50? This is America and inflation is our game!

We appreciate your business, but we do not appreciate your stupid.