unit pricing
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Buy The Smallest Package Possible When You Try New Groceries
Checking unit pricing in supermarkets ensures you’re not overpaying, and it’s generally the case that larger quantities are cheaper. If you’re trying something new for the first time, though, try sticking to the overpriced small package.
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Be Careful Of Missing Unit Pricing On Specials
Unit pricing — specifying the cost of goods in terms of a single consistent measure — has been a legal requirement in Australia since December 2009, and the ACCC has promised to crack down on stores which don’t use it. However, there do still seem to be problems when it comes to specials.