this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2023
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1229201

As the picture shows, most (all??) grocery stores will show the price per ounce on the item’s price tag.

It’s usually on sales tags too.

I was FAR too old before I realized this and it’s made price comparisons in-store much easier.

Note: Not my photo. Just generic photo from google.

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[–] phareous@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can kindof understand that. If the prices on the shelf don't match the register, walmart can get in deep trouble (at least where I am). Less to leave in the hands of employees where mistakes could happen. So in that case, the differences in unit types or mistakes in unit price is coming from corporate...

Right. And they round up anyway