<p>Perhaps it was a new cashier? That’s very odd. They always ask how you plan on paying or meal plan? If that happens again, just have her say meal plan.</p>
<p>It’s also possible the the bag of fruit went over the meal plan amount and they were asking her what the remainder (probably a small amount of cents) should be paid in.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what the numbers are on meal plan amounts this year, as I’m studying abroad and not on campus, but it’s probably the latter. I would say have her check her balance on VIP, but that’s no longer the case. I assume it can be checked on SSC, though.</p>
<p>According to this: [Dining</a> Services, University of South Carolina](<a href=“Carolina Food Co. - Carolina Food Co. | University of South Carolina”>Carolina Food Co. - Carolina Food Co. | University of South Carolina) Dinner is $6.76, so if she got water or anything else with the fruit, my guess is that it went over. (Which, it should be known that for whatever reason, Russel House charges for a cup of water, which in my opinion is kind of ridiculous considering that it’s a college campus dining option, but that’s another story.)</p>