2. There’s a method to the markdown system madness.
Since Walmart is entirely too sneaky with its markdown system, here is a breakdown of how it works so you can score the best deal—without the headache. First of all, prices ending in “7” display the item’s original price—while prices ending in “5” come after the item’s first markdown, and those ending in “1” signify its final markdown.
For example, if you see a product marked at $49.97, it’s the original price. When the price is marked down for the first time, the product will be marked at $39.95. The, finally, when it’s marked down for the last time, it will be $29.91.
