tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415430.post1625270336546843507..comments2023-07-31T20:52:24.477+01:00Comments on Technology Update: Fine AmountRichard Veryardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499123397533975655noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415430.post-90466963511155648332009-04-09T15:05:00.000+01:002009-04-09T15:05:00.000+01:00The origin of the 0.99 in a price was not as one m...The origin of the 0.99 in a price was not as one might suppose to make the price look smaller, but to make sure that dishonest sales clerks had to open the cash drawer to make(give) change. The cash drawer chime was also introduced to give a positive signal that the drawer was opened (and closed)<BR/><BR/>Previously, when the amount was a whole number, a dishonest clerk would find a way not to ring it up, and pocket the money. By forcing the clerk to make change, (and prohibiting the clerks from being in possession of coins on the sales floor)it meant that shrinkage was reduced.Chris Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436436994311245922noreply@blogger.com