I would probably tell him to let his conscience be his guide. I know 2.00 a dozen for minnows that range in size from 1 inch to 2 inches that it shouldn't send them into bankruptcy to toss in one or two extra to cover the floaters. I guess I am just spoiled to going to bait stores where the owners know that straining a gnat will not build repeat business. It is their business and they can run it any way they please, its my money and I can spend it any way I please. How about you, how many would you tell the employee that you expect?