Top Mistakes to Avoid When Using Your $5 Off $25 Dollar General Saturday Coupon

Using the $5/$25 digital coupon at Dollar General on Saturdays is one of the best ways to save — but if you’re not careful, small mistakes can cost you big at checkout. Here’s a breakdown of the most common errors and how to avoid them:

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🛑 1. Not Clipping the Coupon Before Saturday
Always clip the $5/$25 coupon before Saturday. The DG app is known to crash or glitch on Saturdays, and sometimes the coupon disappears entirely if not clipped in advance.

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🧮 2. Relying on the App for Your Math
The Dollar General app can show misleading totals. Always calculate manually based on current sale prices.
➡ Example: If soda is on sale 3 for $15.00, only $15 counts toward your $25 threshold — not the original price.
Also, the app may show digital coupons that don’t actually apply at checkout.

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🔁 3. Misunderstanding Coupon Stacking Rules
Know the difference between manufacturer coupons and store coupons.
You can stack ONE manufacturer coupon with ONE store coupon — not two of the same kind.

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📱 4. Not Scanning Items In-Store
Always scan your items in the DG app while shopping to ensure they are:
✔️ Part of a sale
✔️ Eligible for your digital coupons

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📍 5. Not Understanding Your Store’s POS System
Dollar General stores may run on old or new register systems.
In new system stores, store coupons are deducted before the $5/$25 applies.
➡ Example: If using a $3 store coupon on Tide, your subtotal must be $28 for the $5 off $25 to apply after store coupons are removed.

The only 100% way to tell if your store is an old or new is the receipt.

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⚠️ 6. Forgetting Instant Savings Adjusts Your Total
Deals like “Save $3 instantly when you spend $15 on Scott” reduce your subtotal before coupons apply.
➡ To ensure the $5/$25 works, you’ll need to spend $28 to account for the $3 automatic deduction.

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Avoiding these mistakes will help you maximize your savings and ensure your Saturday trip to Dollar General is a smooth one!

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