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Current Dollar General Penny List: No Pennies April 1 (But Tons of Markdowns)

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Did you know that you can score Dollar General deals for just $0.01 with the Dollar General Penny List? (It's a list of specific items that will ring up for $0.01 at Dollar General.) The list changes weekly, and we update it on Monday afternoons. Be sure to bookmark this article so you can check for the latest penny sale items which might be hiding on your store's shelves each Tuesday.

You won’t have to clip any coupons to save, but you will have to visit a Dollar General store in person to hunt for these penny deals. In addition to the penny items, new clearance items are added each week. These items are worth keeping an eye on because their discounts increase weekly until they eventually reach just $0.01.

Ready to become a penny-shopping pro? We’ll help you learn where penny items might be located in your store, how to find them, how to double-check prices, and what to say to your cashier. Move over, basic couponing at Dollar General; the Penny List is where the real action is.

For more smart shopping tips and savings hacks, download the KCL app or text HACKS to 57299.

This Week's Dollar General Penny List

We update this post with new Dollar General Penny List items weekly. Look for the newest list each Monday afternoon.

Graphic with list of Dollar General April 1 Markdowns

No New Penny Items for April 1, 2025

Markdowns for April 1, 2025:

  • Aged Electronics — 50% off

  • Aroma Fields and Good Baths — 50% off

  • Blue Dot Apparel and Accessories — 50% off

  • Calendars — 50% off

  • Fall Hardware — 50% off

  • Fall Stationery — 50% off

  • Gray Dot Apparel — 50% off

  • Red Triangle Socks — 50% off

  • Select Dinnerware — 50% off

  • Select Fitness — 50% off

  • Select Hardware — 50% off

  • Winter Hardware — 50% off

  • Believe Nail Tower — 25% off

  • Brown Dot Home — 25% off

  • Select Stationery — 25% off

What is the Dollar General Penny List?

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The Dollar General Penny List is just a list of the specific items that will ring up for $0.01 at Dollar General this week (if you're able to find the items still on shelves, that is).

Penny items are actually mistakes. They're specific products that Dollar General has marked down to $0.01 so that store employees know to remove them from the shelves.

But sometimes employees miss pulling these items from the sale floor, and this leaves the penny items out on the shelf where customers can find them.

Typically these penny items have already been heavily discounted — usually by more than 90% — and Dollar General is having a hard time getting rid of the inventory.

KCL TIP: Dollar General penny markdowns usually happen on Tuesdays, so head to the store early every Tuesday to see if you can find them.

Want a heads up on what'll cost just a penny soon? Check out the items that are currently marked at 90% off. These deals might stick around for a week, or maybe a few weeks, before they drop down to just a penny.

The biggest thing to remember when penny shopping is to pay attention to the size, flavor, and count of the item you're looking for. Everything must match with what's listed on the current Penny List in order to get the $0.01 price.

Related: You can discover super cheap items at Walmart with our secrets to finding Walmart hidden clearance.

Where are Dollar General Penny Items in my store?

Penny items at Dollar General aren't organized in one single aisle. Instead, you'll need to look throughout the store.

I have the best luck finding penny items in the clearance sections. But don't skip the normal-priced areas of the store. And according to one of our Dollar General deal hunting experts at The Krazy Coupon Lady, you might need to do a little digging.

"It's good practice to check the totes on the top shelves .... people hide stuff in 'em just before they penny so they can rack up. It's obnoxious, but I've learned to check and grab at 90% if I want the stuff!" — Sarah V., KCL staffer

Here's our quick cheat sheet on how to find penny items at Dollar General:

Cheat sheet showing how to shop the Dollar General penny list each week.

Things to Know About the Dollar General Penny List

1. Dollar General employees are technically supposed to sell you the penny items.

The Dollar General Employee Handbook states that employees should sell you items marked down to a penny. However, be aware that some stores might not let you buy these items when they scan for $0.01 at the register, even though the policy indicates they should. If this happens, you can gently remind the cashier about the policy. If they still refuse, kindly ask them to remove the penny item from your transaction.

2. Grab all the Dollar General penny items you can before you get to the checkout line.

Be prepared to get one shot to purchase the exact quantity you want. If you go to the register with just one item, this will alert the cashier to pull the rest off the shelf, and they might not let you buy it.

3. Whatever you do, don't ask employees to help you find penny items.

Please don't! Remember, these are items that the employees should have already pulled from the shelf. Don't even talk to the employees about the penny items. And please, please, please ... don't call corporate about a penny item situation.

4. Be aware of "Penny Resets."

Keep an eye out for "Penny Resets" at Dollar General. Items priced at a penny will stay that way until they get "reset." This happens when the item gets restocked at Dollar General, causing the system to revert the price back to full.

So if last season's items are still hanging around when the new season's stock comes in, they'll all jump back up to full price, which means no more $0.01 price tag.

Related: Learn how to shop a Dollar General clearance event.

5. Use the Dollar General app to check a penny item's price before going to the register.

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You can use the Dollar General mobile app (iOS / Android) to price scan any items before you go to the register. Just be sure to check that your Dollar General app is the newest version available before you go into the store each Tuesday when the penny markdowns happen. And make sure you set your location to the store where you're shopping. This will ensure you're getting the most up-to-date prices.

There's not a separate Dollar General Penny List app, in case you were wondering.

KCL TIP: Some Dollar General registers aren't updating on Tuesdays to reflect the updated price. If your store has the new system or self-checkout, the prices may not reflect on Tuesday morning. Check back in the afternoon or on Wednesday.

6. Check our list every Monday afternoon for the latest Dollar General Penny List.

In addition to checking our post, you can use social media hashtags. We love to follow #dollargeneralpennyitems, #dgpennyfinds, #dgdeals, and #dgclearance on Instagram.

Related: Want more tips on using your phone for couponing? Check out the top apps to save big without paper coupons.

Past Dollar General Penny Lists

March 2025

No Penny Items for March 25, 2025

Markdowns for March 25, 2025:

  • Calendars — 50% off

  • Fall Hardware — 50% off

  • Winter Hardware — 50% off

Penny Items for March 18, 2025:

  • Select Gifting Tier Table Purple Clover

    • Tumbler, Pink, 40 oz — UPC: 430002112645

    • Aloe-Infused Cozy Socks, 2 ct — UPC: 190131157305

    • Beer Chiller Insulated Cup — UPC: 430002112393

    • Bowling Tabletop Game — UPC: 430002112287

    • Cheeseboard Set — UPC: 430002112430

    • Disney Touch LED Nightlight With USB Charging Ports — UPC: 810146463733

    • DIY Kids' Water Bottle — UPC: 430002112676

    • Evoke Stainless Steel Wine Tumbler With Corkscrew — UPC: 196557219016

    • Glass Football Mug, 38 oz — UPC: 430002112409

    • Hat and Infinity Scarf Set — UPC: 197798038152

    • Homedics Mini Hand Held Massager — UPC: 031262114075

    • Homedics Thera+P Mini USB Ultrasonic Humidifier — UPC: 031262113245

    • Makesy Caramel Latte DIY Candle Kit — UPC: 430002115783

    • Paint by Number Kit — UPC: 430002112607

    • Peace Love Vibes Lounge Pants — UPC: 794434525603

    • Pillowcase and Eye Mask Gift Set — UPC: 430002112485

    • Ramen Cup Set — UPC: 430002112386

    • REV Cup Holder Trash Can — UPC: 191205724270

    • Travel Jewelry Case — UPC: 430002112720

    • TRU Battery-Powered Wine Opener — UPC: 655772024350

    • Wine Cork Shadowbox — UPC: 430002112324

    • Yellow Cab Wine Guide Jigsaw Puzzle — UPC: 840179282735

    • Yellowstone Waffle Maker, 4 in — UPC: 655772023025

Penny Items for March 11, 2025:

  • $1 Fall Football Items

  • Holiday Plastics

    • Ornament Storage Cups

    • Sterilite Tote, 45 gal

    • Bow Box Sterilite

    • Gift Wrap Organizer

    • Large Deco Box

  • Purple Tag Carry Over Gift Sets

    • Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Kit — UPC: 810106614281

    • Crayola Body Wash Pen — UPC: 889628196704

    • Okeefee Hand Lip Gift Set — UPC: 722510927720

    • Kool-Aid Lip Gloss Set — UPC: 889628196513

  • Red Dot Home Items

    • Fairy Curtain Lights — UPC: 888255248596

    • LED Dinosaur Squishy Light — UPC: 810106637907

    • Squish Kitty Light — UPC: 810106637884

    • Glad Collapsible Tote — UPC: 749732767521

    • Glitter Lava Lamp — UPC: 810106635989

  • Valentine's Day Seasonal

  • Valentine's Day Party

  • Valentine's Day Socks

  • Valentine's Day Candy

Markdowns for March 11, 2025:

  • Select Gifting Tier Table Purple Clover — 90% off

    • Peace Love Vibes Lounge Pants — UPC: 794434525603

    • Bowling Tabletop Game — UPC: 430002112287

    • Jewelry Case — UPC: 430002112713

  • Select Hardware — 50% off

  • Aged Electronic — 50% off

  • Fall Stationery — 50% off

Penny Items for March 4, 2025:

  • As Seen on TV

    • 35 Degree Below Dress Socks Women's — UPC: 600606598187

    • 35 Degree Below Dress Socks — UPC: 600606598194

    • Air Police Bulb Head Air Purifier — UPC: 97298144387

    • Ankle Armor — UPC: 850018026079

    • Desk Call by CupCall — UPC: 97298144714

    • Fuller Brush Full Crystal — UPC: 40282253107

    • Genius Ideas Table Tech Buddy — UPC: 810025090630

    • Huggle Hoodie Scarf — UPC: 735541006203

    • Hy-Impact Therapy Spheres — UPC: 674986031466

    • InstaHang Rotating Shelf — UPC: 600606410502

    • Kickerball Orange — UPC: 817889011849

    • Mighty Bamboo Towels — UPC: 816119020859

    • Pain Cakes Large — UPC: 740275050880

    • Pet Fresh Wash Mitts — UPC: 816119020958

    • Red Copper Straws — UPC: 97298143656

    • Smart Shield Antimicrobial Surface Protectant — UPC: 752356831080

    • Tap Pro — UPC: 817889011993

    • Touch Screen Purse — UPC: 740275053683

    • TriBurst LED Light — UPC: 80313070907

    • Trusted Butcher 8-Inch Chef Knife — UPC: 752356830861

    • Tuff Glove Pro — UPC: 814387026788

Markdowns for March 4, 2025:

  • Fall Football, $1 — 90% off

  • Holiday Plastics — 90% off

    • Ornament Storage Cups

    • Sterilite Tote, 45 gal

    • Bow Box Sterilite

    • Gift Wrap Organizer

    • Large Deco Box

  • Purple Tag Carry Over Gift Sets — 90% off

    • Dr Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Kit — UPC: 810106614281

    • Crayola Body Wash Pen — UPC: 889628196704

    • Okeefee Hand Lip Gift Set — UPC: 722510927720

    • Kool-Aid Lip Gloss Set — UPC: 889628196513

  • Red Dot Home Items — 90% off

  • Valentine's Day Socks — 90% off

  • Gifting Tier Table Purple Clover — 70% off

  • Red Triangle Apparel — 50% off

  • Gray Dot Apparel — 50% off

  • Blue Dot Apparel — 50% off

  • Valentine’s Day Candy — 50% off

  • Fall Hardware — 25% off

  • Winter Hardware — 25% off

February 2025

Penny Items for Feb. 25, 2025:

  • Select Textured Hair Care — Select Stores

    • African Pride Moisture Miracle Curl Defining Gel — UPC: 802535442467

    • African Pride Moisture Miracle Curling Cream — UPC: 802535159129

    • Africa's Best Super Gro — UPC: 034285502041

    • Magic Shaving Powder — UPC: 072790000157

    • Palmer's Coconut Oil Moisture Boost Hair & Scalp Oil — UPC: 010181035128

    • Palmer's Coconut Oil Deep Protein Pack — UPC: 010181033155

    • Wahl T-Styler Trimmer — UPC: 43917930831

Markdowns for Feb. 25, 2025:

  • Fall Football, $1 — 70% off

  • Holiday Plastics — 70% off

    • Ornament Storage Cups

    • Sterilite Tote, 45 gal

    • Bow Box Sertilite

    • Gift Wrap Organizer

    • Large Deco Box

  • Red Dot Home Items — 70% off

  • Valentine’s Day Seasonal — 70% off

  • Valentine’s Day Party — 70% off

  • Valentine’s Day Seasonal — 70% off

  • Valentine’s Day Socks — 70% off

  • Valentine’s Day Candy — 25% off

No Penny Items for Feb 18, 2025

Markdowns for Feb. 18, 2025:

  • Select Textured Hair Care — 90% off Select Stores

  • Super Bowl Party — 70% off

  • Valentine’s Day Balloons — 50% off

  • Valentine’s Day Party — 50% off

  • Valentine’s Day Seasonal — 50% off

  • Valentine’s Day Socks — 50% off

  • Valentine’s Day Candy — 25% off

  • Purple Tag Gift Sets — 25% off

Penny Items for Feb 9, 2025:

  • 3-2-1 Party Plates, Balloons, and Decorations

    • 7-Inch Plates Bright Cheer, 8 ct — UPC: 11179210145

    • 7-Inch Plates Gingham, 8 ct — UPC: 11179210046

    • 9-Inch Plates Bright Cheer, 8 ct — UPC: 11179210152

    • 9-Inch Plates Foil Rainbow Star, 8 ct — UPC: 11179352142

    • 9-Inch Plates Gingham, 8 ct — UPC: 11179210053

    • Rainbow, 36 in 1 ct — UPC: 11179361076

    • Rainbow With Tail, 6 ct — UPC: 11179212835

    • Backdrop Foil Stars, 1 ct — UPC: 11179212699

    • Backdrop Fringe, 1 ct — UPC: 11179210022

    • Cake Topper Rainbow Foil, 1 ct — UPC: 11179200818

    • Table Cover Rainbow Stripe, 1 ct — UPC: 11179358465

    • Table Cover Stripe, 1 ct — UPC: 11179259649

  • Miscellaneous Party Supplies

    • Party Hats, 6 ct — UPC: 11179361038

    • Party Hats Sprinkles, 6 ct — UPC: 11179352500

    • Party Sash Rainbow Foil, 1 ct — UPC: 11179209972

    • Cake Toppers Light Up LED, 2 ct — UPC: 11179210077

    • Baby Shark 7-Inch Plates, 8 ct — UPC: 11179773848

    • Baby Shark 9-Inch Plates, 8 ct — UPC: 11179773855

    • Baby Shark Party Hats, 8 ct — UPC: 11179773718

  • Pet Food

    • Beneful Chicken/Gravy, 3.5 oz — UPC: 17800000482

    • Beneful Filet Mignon, 3.5 oz — UPC: 17800000468

    • Pedigree Wet Dog Food HiPro Beef Lamb, 13.2 oz — UPC: 23100135069

    • Friskies Seafood, 16 lb — UPC: 50000575770

    • Iams Healthy Weight, 11 lb — UPC: 19014805327

    • Heartland Farm Dog Treats Triple Flavor Wings, 3 oz — UPC: 841351198820

    • Heartland Farm Dog Treats Rib Bone, 1 ct — UPC: 611403441279

    • Meow Mix Wet Cat Food CIG Seafood, 12 ct — UPC: 829274450904

  • Coffee and Beverages

    • Clover Valley Coffee Pods Pumpkin Spice, 12 ct — UPC: 41820822533

    • Dunkin Donuts K-Cups Cold Brew, 10 ct — UPC: 881334015157

    • Green Mountain Coffee Pumpkin Spice, 10 ct — UPC: 611247400814

  • Snacks

    • Ritz Cheese Bits Multipack, 12 oz — UPC: 44000020323

    • Old Trapper Beef Jerky Old Fashioned, 3.25 oz — UPC: 79694221046

    • Russell Stover Chocolate Gusset Bag, 18.4 oz — UPC: 77260097958

    • Mothers Cookie Myth Creatures, 9 oz — UPC: 27800103175

  • Air Fresheners

    • Little Tree Air Freshener Breeze, 3 ct — UPC: 76171371218

    • Little Tree Air Freshener Cherry Blossom, 3 ct — UPC: 76171320766

  • Storage and Organization

    • Smart & Simple Storage Rectangular, 32 oz 5 ct — UPC: 430001283575

    • TrueLiving Storage Round, 14.5 oz 6 ct — UPC: 430001283582

    • TrueLiving Tongs Solid, 1 ct — UPC: 72867970601

    • Smart & Simple Food Storage Variety Pack, 46 ct — UPC: 430001013219

  • Cleaning

    • TrueLiving Duster Extend Handle, 1 ct — UPC: 430001480356

    • TrueLiving Brush 6.5-Inch Silicone, 1 ct — UPC: 72867970871

Markdowns for Feb. 11, 2025:

  • $1 Fall Football — 50% off

  • Super Bowl Party — 50% off

Markdowns for Feb. 7, 2025:

  • As Seen on TV — 90% off

  • Select Electronics — 90% off

  • Textured Hair Care — 70% off (Store Specific)

  • Aroma Fields and Good Baths — 50% off (Store Specific)

  • Dinnerware — 50% off

  • Gifting Tier Table — 50% off

  • Holiday Plastics — 50% off

  • Red Dot Home — 50% off

  • Blue and Gray Dot Apparel — 25% off

  • Red Triangle Apparel — 25% off

  • Select Stationery — 25% off

Penny Items for Feb 4, 2025:

  • Holiday Cat Toys, $0.01

    • Forever Pals Catmus Tree Wand — UPC: 010191003971

    • Forever Pals Penguin Wand — UPC: 010191003988

    • Forever Pals Festive Donut Cat Toy — UPC: 010191003940

    • Forever Pals Holiday Picket — UPC: 010191003933

    • Forever Pals Santa Claws Treats — UPC: 010191003926

    • Forever Pals Festive Fun Cat Toy — UPC: 010191003964

  • Holiday Dog Toys, $0.01

    • Forever Pals Durable Christmas Tree Dog Toy — UPC: 010191003919

    • Forever Pals Durable Candy Cane Dog Toy — UPC: 010191003902

    • Forever Pals Evergreen Flattie Dog Toy — UPC: 010191003858

    • Forever Pals Snowman Flattie Dog Toy — UPC: 010191003865

    • Forever Pals Gingerbread Flattie Dog Toy — UPC: 010191003841

    • Forever Pals Deck the Paws Bulb Dog Toy — UPC: 010191003896

  • Christmas Seasonal, $0.01

    • Holiday Style Candles, 18 oz

    • Holiday Style Candles, 13 oz

    • Holiday Style Candle Tin, 7 oz

    • Holiday Style Candy Cane LED Tea Lights ,4 ct

    • Holiday Style Cube Wax Melts

  • $1 Gold Star Stocking Stuffers, $0.01

  • Christmas Air Care, $0.01

  • Christmas Apparel, $0.01

  • Christmas Baking, $0.01

  • Christmas Candy, $0.01

  • Christmas Gift Card Accessories, $0.01

  • Christmas Items, $0.01

  • Christmas Picnic, $0.01

  • Holiday Gift Sets (Including Dove Products), $0.01

  • Holiday Gift Sets With Purple Stickers, $0.01

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