Atmega328p Power Saving Techniques

kentc:
I don't know what your setup looks like to determine what's wrong. It could be a software issue or hardware issue, such as something wrong with the wiring.

There are no wires, just a chip.

kentc:
Are you asking how to accurately measure current of the chip using a multi-meter or with the 1M Ohmz method Nick showed?

Any method that works.

kentc:
Here, follow these steps to get your power readings: http://www.gammon.com.au/forum/?id=11497

Yes, I've done ALL of that.

kentc:
I was able to get the Attiny85V chip down to pretty low power in the uA as well using these steps.

Question is: How do you know? How do you measure it?