99 Cent Only Stores Raise Prices but Still Under $1

99 cent only stores raise priceIt was speculated last month that 99 Cent Only stores might have to raise their prices due to the economy, possibly breaking the one-dollar price point. However, they've finagled their prices by raising them almost one-penny still keeping the highest price in the store under $1. $99.99 cents is the new 99 cents. Seems kind of silly, but hey, if you can swing it. The changes will take place in the stores later this month.

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at americas rate of inflation this store is gonna be out of business in a few years if they dont start selling 99cent ketchup in a thimble sized bottle

So if I buy two items, that comes to $1.9998 instead of $1.98 like it was before when things were just $.99.

Are they rounding up?

$99.99 cents is the new 99 cents.


actually, wouldnt it be $0.9999?
$99.99 is ninety-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents.

So when will the new one-tenth and one-one-hundredth of a cent coins be coming out? I have a feeling they would come in handy here. And more importantly, who or what will be stamped on them?

a begrudging 1% price increase. OPEC must think that's awfully cute.

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