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Originally Posted by CazMar
We have a system here now where the supermarkets have to show the price per 100gm or per litre (or a set type of unit) on the shelf price tag. I am good at mental arithmetic but it strains my brain trying to work out some of the different prices per package size. Amazing how often a product marked as a "special" turns out dearer than a larger pack at the normal price!
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Here too.
For instance a 1.3kg box of dog food costs more than 2 * 650g boxes, often by as much as 15%.
We've also had some offers, 59p each, or 3 for £2.00 ....
... problem is the tills will be programmed to recognise the item count and charge accordingly - even when it's plainly wrong.