We had a quick look at our transactions (85% CC, 10% debit and 5% cash), and our cost increases. We had an avg material cost increase of about 5% for the year and our transaction fees are about 2.6% with our provider. We increased prices about 8-10% depending on the item, to keep prices round and pretty looking. We knew the price increase was coming due to increased material costs, but used this time to also build in the transaction fee. That way our consumers only see it as a single price increase and not again at the till.
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