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when something costs $29.98, it does not cost $29, it costs $30

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@catlover wrote:

when something costs $29.98, it does not cost $29, it costs $30

 Actually it costs $29.98.   😁


oy vey!

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So that's why I have three thousand dollars in a jug!

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No, it's not - 2 cents short!!!!

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@catlover wrote:

when something costs $29.98, it does not cost $29, it costs $30


totally agree

but when you hear that you are not buying but "picking up" that makes sense right?

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@catlover wrote:

when something costs $29.98, it does not cost $29, it costs $30


YES.  Always round up is the correct thing to do.  The QVC scam is to round down, ALWAYS, or say $29 and some change.

 

Yea,  I ain't that stupid.

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For those that think it's $30 then when asked your your age I bet no one rounds up when close to their birthday or weight even when real close to a higher weight!!!!!

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@catlover , I agree. I always round up. Look at gas prices. It's aways the large #'s that attract your attention when it's only 1/10th of a cent from being really a dollar more then your brain sees, IMO.

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I never understood that about retail prices.  I guess it is to make you feel the item is less.  I'd rather the price be rounded to an even number.  If they tag it for $23.99-- just put $24.00!  I think it's dumb and then if you are paying with cash, there is the penny thing.  Seems just all a mind game is all!  

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