If the total is 34.99....

[lakernation]

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

i think its just a marketing trick so that your like "O this is $34 and disregard that its closer to $35"

 

[nipxd]

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

Its a psychological thing. Makes u feel like the item is slightly cheaper...."Every penny counts"

  

 

[nipxd]

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

Its a psychological thing. Makes u feel like the item is slightly cheaper...."Every penny counts"

  

 

[proper english]

"every penny counts"

 

[proper english]

"every penny counts"

 

[novaflight]

Yes.

To put in my coin jug I'm currently trying to fill up. I rarely use cash though.

 

[k of anything]

Originally Posted by CareFreeJR

I'm usually using plastic so no.

 

[Bonafide]

Originally Posted by LakerNation

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

i think its just a marketing trick so that your like "O this is $34 and disregard that its closer to $35"

Exactly what it is.

 

[novaflight]

Yes.

To put in my coin jug I'm currently trying to fill up. I rarely use cash though.

 

[crank lucas]

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

please tell me you haven't graduated middle school

 

[k of anything]

Originally Posted by CareFreeJR

I'm usually using plastic so no.

 

[crank lucas]

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

please tell me you haven't graduated middle school

 

[Bonafide]

Originally Posted by LakerNation

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

i think its just a marketing trick so that your like "O this is $34 and disregard that its closer to $35"

Exactly what it is.

 

[thunderchunk69]

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

Yes, I just act like I'm waiting for the receipt.

this,
I can't imagine saying "keep the change" 

knowing damn well he's only keeping a penny 

 

[thunderchunk69]

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

Yes, I just act like I'm waiting for the receipt.

this,
I can't imagine saying "keep the change" 

knowing damn well he's only keeping a penny 

 

[jaypesoz]

Originally Posted by ThunderChunk69

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

Yes, I just act like I'm waiting for the receipt.

this,
I can't imagine saying "keep the change" 

knowing damn well he's only keeping a penny 

I usually jokingly say "keep the change, ya filthy animal" when it's less than 25 cents

 

[jaypesoz]

Originally Posted by ThunderChunk69

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

Yes, I just act like I'm waiting for the receipt.

this,
I can't imagine saying "keep the change" 

knowing damn well he's only keeping a penny 

I usually jokingly say "keep the change, ya filthy animal" when it's less than 25 cents

 

[the notorious bum]

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

Marketing!
.99 is more appealing

 

[the notorious bum]

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

Marketing!
.99 is more appealing

 

[200biz]

Originally Posted by NiPxD

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

Its a psychological thing. Makes u feel like the item is slightly cheaper...."Every penny counts"

  

i thought it had to be something like that or something that had to do with taxes

 

[200biz]

Originally Posted by NiPxD

Originally Posted by 200biz

can anybody explain why stores like to charge $.99, $34.99 instead of $1.00 and $35.00

Its a psychological thing. Makes u feel like the item is slightly cheaper...."Every penny counts"

  

i thought it had to be something like that or something that had to do with taxes

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by JayPesoz

Originally Posted by ThunderChunk69

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

Yes, I just act like I'm waiting for the receipt.

this,
I can't imagine saying "keep the change" 

knowing damn well he's only keeping a penny 

I usually jokingly say "keep the change, ya filthy animal" when it's less than 25 cents

Anyone give you the

if they haven't seen Home Alone.

 

[jrdnsrnss]

Originally Posted by JayPesoz

Originally Posted by ThunderChunk69

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

Yes, I just act like I'm waiting for the receipt.

this,
I can't imagine saying "keep the change" 

knowing damn well he's only keeping a penny 

I usually jokingly say "keep the change, ya filthy animal" when it's less than 25 cents

Anyone give you the

if they haven't seen Home Alone.

 

[liu kang 23]

Originally Posted by CareFreeJR

I'm usually using plastic so no.

 

[jaypesoz]

Originally Posted by jrdnsrnss

Originally Posted by JayPesoz

Originally Posted by ThunderChunk69

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

Yes, I just act like I'm waiting for the receipt.

this,
I can't imagine saying "keep the change" 

knowing damn well he's only keeping a penny 

I usually jokingly say "keep the change, ya filthy animal" when it's less than 25 cents

Anyone give you the

if they haven't seen Home Alone.

I can honestly say I've never gotten anything less than a chuckle, even from the cafeteria ladies during HS