The FTC and 20 states have sued Dollar General for deceptive pricing, alleging that prices on shelves and in ads do not match final register prices. The lawsuit centers on the discrepancy between displayed prices and the total amount charged at checkout, with some customers reporting lower prices on the app than in-store.

Users are split on the issue. Some, like Zedstrian, claim they’ve seen app prices lower than in-store prices, while others, like FlashMobOfOne, argue that the practice is widespread and being normalized by Walmart as states move to ban it. Meanwhile, randompasta highlights the poor conditions of Dollar General stores, calling them under-staffed and in constant disarray. Others, like Maeve and nastronot, defend the stores as the only option in food deserts.

The community largely agrees that Dollar General is engaging in deceptive pricing, but there’s significant debate over whether this is an isolated issue or a systemic problem. While some argue that sales tax is the reason for the price difference, others insist that the practice is a deliberate tactic to mislead consumers.