2007-02-02 12:27:05 · 6 answers · asked by Ainslie Y 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Apparently it is a hard habit to break.
2007-02-02 12:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a lot of people don't notice it, and they feel better if they think they're paying almost a whole cent more than they really are.
Consider there are people who will drive a long way, miles, even, out of their way to save a couple cents a gallon...ESPECIALLY since prices have gone up (when it makes even LESS sense to do so). As idiotic as it seems, in that context, it matters.
2007-02-02 20:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a marketing tatic. When you see that last nine, you drop it. So when they say 2.099, you read it as 2.09 a gallon. But it is actually closer to 2.10 a gallon. So, when filling up and you put exactly 10 gallons you pay 20.99. But, if that meter clicks over just enough, you are paying 21.00. Its only a penny difference, but those pennies will add up.
Same reason most prices end in 9 in grocery stores.
2007-02-02 20:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha - I like this question. They donate the .9 cent to stop global warming? Or, that is the CEO's paycheck.
2007-02-02 20:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by RuffRuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old habits are hard to brake
2007-02-06 00:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by Boston Mark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they always have and always will
2007-02-02 20:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by ptcruisher2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋