Question

Why is the gasoline price at the pump displayed as 9 tenths of a cent?

Answer 1

1) Taxes (just an additional tax they want to squeeze in). 2) It makes the price look a cent cheaper.. . $2.869 rounds up to $2.87 so you're actually paying more than you think, it's just a coy little way of sneaking in an extra small charge. Think about it, billions of pennies means millions of dollars.

Answer 2

the "9/10's" is not part of the price it is the amount of gas try this go to the pump and pump exactly 1 gal. and check the price it will be more that the price on the sign that price is for 9 tenths of a gallon

Answer 3

my husband and i were wondering the same thing. they say its so much per gallon. but you aint even getting a full galloon.

Answer 4

2.99 looks cheaper than 3.00

Answer 5

due to Federal Taxes....always has been and always will be, Uncle Sam will always have their 9/10 ths of everything you or I do....good luck