Saving 99.97% at CVS!

I went back to CVS today because I wanted to get the good price on Kleenex and to get some cheap shampoo!  Because my ECBs were in increments of $2, my strategy was to try to have my total after coupons (but before using ECBs) to be an even amount, like $4, $6, etc.

Without the oral rinse, my total would've been $3.54 before using ECBs ($4.40 for Kleenex  + $1.64 for shampoo - $.50 Kleenex coupon and - $2/2 shampoo coupon).  To get my total (before using ECBs) over the $4, I elected to buy the oral rinse.  I only needed $.46 more, but because the net of the oral rinse would end up being $.99 AND it generated a $2 ECB, I chose that to get my total over $4.

Bought:
(5) boxes of Kleenex at $.88 each = $4.40
(2) VO5 Shampoos at $.82 each = $1.64
Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse 250 mL = $2.99

Subtotal = $9.03

Coupons used:
-.50/3 Kleenex (3) boxes 50 ct + or bundle pk, SS 7/17
-$2/2 Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylant, prints at CVS Coupon Center
-$2 ECB from Bengay Vanishing Scent Gel (see July 27 entry)
-$2 ECB from U by Kotex liners (see July 27 entry)
-$2 ECB from Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse (see July 27 entry)

Total = $.53 + tax

ECBs generated:
$2 ECB from the Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse

Total cost of each item after coupons and corresponding ECBs:
(5) boxes of Kleenex = $.78 each
(2) VO5 Shampoos = $.36 profit
Crest ProHealth Oral Rinse 250 mL = $.99

Out of pocket = $.53 + tax
Retail value = $15.92
Saved 99.97%

Year to Date Savings = $717.16