....instead of using the dollar amount in whole?...example: 1.99..2.99..3.99 and so on..
2007-03-24 09:15:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
That's smart marketing, something sounds cheaper that way. Just like on more expensive items it's $39.95 rather than $40, $199 rather than $200, etc, etc, etc.
2007-03-24 09:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's all marketing gimmick, it is called psychological pricing, they know that u will hardly ask for change, u will probably give it out, and when you do that their is a feeling of accomplishment inside u because their is much happiness in giving than receiving, while some people will see the little difference as a bargain, especially when they buy many.
2007-03-24 09:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by oscar boom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at it this way:
which would you rather buy something that costs $.99 (not including tax), or something that costs $1.24 (including tax)?
simple but effectuve marketing ploys, and goes to show how cheap we all are.
2007-03-24 09:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by sp1nkxter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For tax reasons I believe.
2007-03-24 10:04:40 · answer #4 · answered by Okaydokay21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
makes it sound cheaper. Very effective marketing ploy.
2007-03-24 09:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Appolnia_76 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tricks many people into thinking it is cheaper than it is
2007-03-24 12:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by Big Daddy R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you think it sounds cheaper, but then they add tax.
2007-03-24 09:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by Heather 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋