Splitting Transactions @ CVS

I couldn't wait for next week to use my 30% and $8.99 in ECBs I earned yesterday. I decided to look at the CVS flyer again and devise a little shopping trip to get me some goods for "cheap."

Here is what I did based on the ad:

If you spend $10 on Crest ProHealth items you get a $5.00 ECB

If you buy 2 Kraft Mayo's, you get them for 2 for $4.00 (pretty good deal considering mayo is pretty expensive - and now that it's summer time BBQ's require at least 1 side made with mayonnaise).

Charmin 4 DoubleRoll tp was on sale for $3.00 each

I also need to buy a few Father's Day cards for Sunday.

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I had a manufacturers few coupons

$1.00/2 Crest ProHealth Toothpaste

$1.00/1 Crest ProHealth Mouthwash

2-$1.00/1 Kraft Mayo

$1.00/2 Charmin Toiletpaper

I split my transactions into 2 purchases:

Trans 1

(2) Crest Toothpastes

(2) Father's Day Cards

(1) Good Luck Card

(1) Crest Mouth Wash

(2) Kraft Mayo

$4.00 in manufacturer coupons used

$6.20 off from the 30% off CVS coupon

$8.99 used in ECBs

Total Out of Pocket (OOP) - $5.45

Earned: $5.00 ECB

Trans 2

(2) Charmin 4 doublerolls toilet paper

$1.00 in manufacturer coupons used

$5.00 used in ECBs (from Trans 1)

Total Out of Pocket (OOP) - FREE

I purchased $42.80 worth of products for $5.45!

87.2% Savings!