Saving Money with Unit Pricing
UNIT PRICING is a way for you to compare the actual costs between brands and sizes of grocery items.
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But this number in smaller print on the side is the unit price. The unit price is the amount you’re paying for each “unit” – of the item….whether it’s measured in pounds, ounces, quarts or gallons. If cost is a major concern, the unit price will help you make the best decision between brands and sizes.
Different items are measured in different units… for example, these crackers are measured by the ounce, fresh meat and poultry is measured by the pound, and milk and most beverages are measured by the pint, quart, or gallon.
So, which is the better deal? A box of cereal which costs $3,89 or a bigger box, which costs 5.99?They both have the same exact cereal inside.Let’s see if Unit Pricing helps.
The big box is $4.42 a pound, and the smaller box is $4.14 a pound. So, the smaller box is actually the better buy.
Many people believe that larger sizes are always the best buy. As the above example just showed, that’s not always the case. Sometimes the smaller package does have a lower price per unit than the larger. Don’t assume bigger is better -- make it a habit to compare the unit prices.
And no matter the cost, if the item goes to waste, you’re just throwing money away. If your family isn’t going to consume THIS much salad dressing by the expiration date, it might be more sensible to spend a few pennies more per ounce on a smaller jar.
When you get to the register, make sure your items and coupons are tallied correctly. If you think you see an error, step to the side and check the receipt while the clerk begins the next order.
If you do find an overcharge or other problem, go to the service desk and have it corrected.