Customers are being 'nickeled-and-dimed' by the cell phone company. [=customers are being charged extra small fees by the cell phone company that will add up to a lot of money over time]
You should buy a new car before this one 'nickle-and-dimes' you to death. [=before you need to pay for a lot of repairs on this one]
They regarded him as just another 'dime-store' [='second-rate'] philosopher.
(..) - Oh, hey, everybody, bow down. - Welcome, rich man. Beg for tips This is the time Beg for tips Make yourselves a dime Give me some dough! Give me some tips, please, sir! I'll do anything for you! Just give me some tips! - Hey, what are you doing? (..)2001 Spirited Away