I recall pennies became popular when Chicago Tribute publisher decided to sell papers by a cent, but nobody had them. So, he convinced merchants to sell things for $0.99 instead of $1.00, and then you would have a penny for the paper. If this is not an urban legend, interesting how papers not only had genivas daas inside but also corrupted the marketplace (as people think for a second hat something is $5 when they see $5.99)
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