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 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...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Right. And they round up anyway