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[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

There is no < 5c, so no. Technically the .99 should be illegal as it's impossible, and they're basically stealing 1c.

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

What are you talking about.

It is absolutely not illegal to charge 99 cents for something. It's even possible to pay exactly 99 cents if you.use a digital method.

[–] dgriffith@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

and they're basically stealing 1c.

If you buy 3 x 99 cent items you steal 2 cents from the poor starving shopowners.

So make sure you stick it to the man by buying more! That'll teach them!

[–] ForgottenUsername@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

You could just ask them to put through all 3 as separate transactions. Then stiff HF the card surcharges

[–] eatham@aussie.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago

You can use a bank card to pay 99c