Reply #57: there is actually a really good reason

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on a late night shift at convenience stores you are usually required to keep VERY LITTLE money in the drawer. In the case of someone walking up with a $50, it may drain your ability to make change. Most convenience stores have a safe that is REAL easy to put money into (to keep your drawer from being 'heavy') but have a time release (usually 10 minutes) to prevent you from taking money out immediately (to discourage thieves). If someone gets all your change with their big bill, it may take up to 10 minutes to replenish your change with a 'drop' from the safe. And during that time you may not be able to make change for a $5, let alone another big bill.

I know...I have been there.

sP

OnEdit : That said, there should have been a sign posted.