Yesterday, I had to get some gas for the lawn equipment after a haircut. The gas station on the way to the barber shop is usually not the cheapest game in town, but being that it was on the way, I didn't mind paying for a little convenience. The marquee stated gas was 3.89⁹ which, oddly, was the cheapest I'd seen it locally so I didn't feel as bad.

I had two gas cans, a 3 gallon and a 1 gallon since the 1 gallon container was used for the appliances that require mixing with oil. I managed to fill that one with exactly one gallon. 1.0000. I was impressed with my gas pumping acumen.

Imagine my surprise when I saw the total at $3.95. Turns out, the actual cost of a gallon of gas, which was clearly marked on the dispensing device itself, was 3.94⁹ and not 5¢ cheaper as indicated by the sign.

My fault for not paying attention. The problem can be solved better by me deciding not to give them any more business because I think they're trying to scam people than relying on a lawsuit or Uncle Sam.

Capitalism isn't always easy. It's not always safe. But it's still the best system out there that gives people the most amount of freedom.