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I don't have any change on me.

Do what I do: kindly tell them you have no change. Works for me every time

It's still annoying though.

Boohoo

Just say that then. Or give them a dollar.

Usually don't have dollars either.

Then just shrug and keep walking like 99% of the rest of humans

Which is what I do.

Sounds like you've got it figured out.