A Way to Track Prices

When I see toilet paper and dish washing detergent on sale I never know if it is a good sale or one I should pass on.  I finally got tried of having to figure out each time they are on sale if it is a good price per tablet or sheet.  So to help that frustration I started making spreadsheets.  Hopefully I will be able to quickly glance, make adjustments for sales or coupons and then be able to tell which is cheaper per tablet.  I have yet to find a sale that beats the price per tablet at BJ's for Finish.  Normally the wholesale club big packages of things do not make the most economic sense.  Finish seems to be one of the exceptions to the rule.
A spreadsheet of your frequently purchased or sought after items might help you cut down your couponing time.  It might require a little more time in the beginning as you set up your spreadsheet, but hopefully overtime it cuts down on your time.  
Okay so I said a mouthful, but what am I really trying to say.  Let's take a look at Toilet Paper and Dishwashing detergent.

Toliet Paper Prices
Brand	Pack	Ply	Sheets	Amount	Price Per Sheet
Angel Soft	6	Double	1,800	2.34	0.0013
Angel Soft	12	Single	1,800	2.34	0.0013
Marcal Small Steps	12	Double	4,032	4.99	0.001238
Scott	20	Extra Soft	9,380	12.99	0.001385
Scott	20	Single	20,000	12.99	0.00065

	Dishwashing Detergent Price Comparison
Store	Brand	Type	Quanity	Price	Price Per	Price After Coupon
Walmart	Finish	Gel Pacs	20	3.97	0.1985	1.82	0.091

You can do this for just about anything.  Hope this little tip helps you on your couponing journeys.



*On a side note if you don't know how to do formulas in Excel send me and e-mail and I will be happy to give you step-by-step instructions.