1. Home
  2. Business & Finance
  3. Retailing

Odd-Even Pricing

By , About.com Guide

Definition: A form of psychological pricing that suggests buyers are more sensitive to certain ending digits.
Examples: Odd pricing refers to a price ending in 1,3,5,7,9 just under a round number (e.g., $0.79, $2.97, $34.95). Even pricing refers to a price ending in a whole number or in tenths (e.g., $0.50, $6.10, $55.00).
Explore Retailing
About.com Special Features

10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Credit

Easy steps to take control of your credit card debt. More >

Year End Tax Planning

Discover financial planning opportunities with these three tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Business & Finance
  3. Retailing
  4. Retail Glossary
  5. Retail Glossary - O
  6. Odd-Even Pricing

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.