Noob question about rebates/savings

Michael DeBusk michael at nlphilia.com
Wed Aug 26 11:43:03 EDT 2009


Michael DeBusk wrote:

> Third, do you really, really need that level of detail? Why not
> just put this in your checking account:
> 
> Stop & Shop              7.50
> Expenses:Groceries  8.97
> Expenses:Refunds         1.47

I messed this up. It would make it appear you spent more on groceries
than you actually did. Something like this would be better:

Stop & Shop                        7.50
Expenses:Groceries:Retail    8.97
Expenses:Groceries:Refunds         1.47

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