When pricing an item that has both a PLU and a barcode, which method should you use?

When pricing an item that has both a PLU and a barcode, which method should you use?

• A. Always scan the PLU code.
• B. If the item is loose, use the PLU or lookup; if the item is pre-packaged, scan the UPC.
• C. Scan only the barcode for all items.
• D. Use the price tag on the shelf to price manually.

Answer: (B)

Pricing should match how the item is sold. If the item is loose, there isn’t a UPC on each piece, so you use the PLU code to look up the price. If the item is pre-packaged, the barcode (UPC) is on the packaging and should be scanned to pull the exact price and product data from the system. This ensures you get the correct price, including any applicable promotions or weight-based pricing. Using the shelf price tag manually is less reliable, and scanning a barcode for all items won’t work for loose produce.

Pricing should match how the item is sold. If the item is loose, there isn’t a UPC on each piece, so you use the PLU code to look up the price. If the item is pre-packaged, the barcode (UPC) is on the packaging and should be scanned to pull the exact price and product data from the system. This ensures you get the correct price, including any applicable promotions or weight-based pricing. Using the shelf price tag manually is less reliable, and scanning a barcode for all items won’t work for loose produce.