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flymasterv 8 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: The last-ever penny will be minted today in Philad...

Because they were handed $2 and have to get the change out of the register.

why_at 8 months ago [–]

Ok, but if the cashier is stealing they could just have change in their pocket?

I'm skeptical that preventing theft is the reason for these prices rather than the psychological trick of looking cheaper.

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