Wer den Pfennig nicht ehrt, ist des Talers nicht wert.
Whoever does not respect the penny is not worth the thaler.
Kleinvieh macht auch Mist.
Small animals also make manure. Small amounts add up.
der Pfennigfuchser
a penny-pincher, a person who counts every penny
der Sparfuchs
the saving fox, a person who always finds the cheapest way
am falschen Ende sparen
to save at the wrong end, to save in a way that costs more later