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.
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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.
No New Penny Items for March 25, 2025.
Markdowns for March 25, 2025:
Calendars — 50% off
Fall Hardware — 50% off
Winter Hardware — 50% off
What is the Dollar General Penny List?
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:
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.
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
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 New 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
January 2025
Penny Items for Jan. 28, 2025:
Home Decor Pre-Made Flowers (Green Artistry Designs Tag), $0.01
Dairy and Refrigerated Items, $0.01
Simply Lemonade with Strawberry — UPC: 025000040863
Simply Lemonade with Raspberry — UPC: 025000000188
Simply Lemonade — UPC: 025000000218
International Delight Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Flavored Iced Coffee, 64 oz — UPC: 036632077486
International Delight White Chocolate Mocha Coffee Creamer, 32 oz — UPC: 041271009569
Dunkin Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer, 32 oz — UPC: 036632079091
Land O'Lakes Half and Half, 32 oz — UPC: 034500632027
Dannon Light + Fit Greek Key Lime Yogurt, 5.3 oz — UPC: 036632040350
Dannon Light + Fit Nonfat Vanilla Yogurt, 32 oz — UPC: 036632002600
Yoplait Original Cherry Orchard Yogurt, 6 oz — UPC: 070470003030
Yoplait Light Strawberry Fat Free Yogurt, 6 oz — UPC: 070470006505
Yoplait Light Very Vanilla Fat Free Yogurt, 6 oz — UPC: 070470006437
YoCrunch Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt with Granola, 6 oz — UPC: 046675000105
Clover Valley Pepper Jack Cheese, 8 oz — UPC: 071505012300
Borden Mild Cheddar Cheese Snack Stick, 2 oz — UPC: 053000052029
Borden Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Snack Stick, 2 oz — UPC: 052000063025
Stars Pimiento Spread, 11 oz— UPC: 052000052029
Stars Chicken Salad, 11 oz— UPC: 077541005146
Mrs. Stratton's Pimento Cheese Spread, 12 oz — UPC: 075217100027
Mrs. Stratton's Chicken Salad, 12 oz — UPC: 075217100218
Lloyd's Barbeque Co. Seasoned Shredded Pork in BBQ Sauce, 16 oz — UPC: 078929335879
Hormel Original Pepperoni Zip-Pack, 6 oz — UPC: 037600398855
Hormel Slow Simmered Beef Tips & Gravy Tray, 15 oz — UPC: 037600154918
Markdowns for Jan. 28, 2025:
Look for items that were included in the Dollar General $0.25 sale. These will now be $0.10.
$1 Gold Star Stocking Stuffers, $0.10
Christmas Air Care, $0.10
Christmas Apparel, $0.10
Christmas Baking, $0.10
Christmas Candy, $0.10
Christmas Gift Card Accessories, $0.10
Christmas Items, $0.10
Christmas Picnic, $0.10
Holiday Gift Sets (Including Dove Products), $0.10
Holiday Gift Sets With Purple Stickers, $0.10
As Seen on TV, 50% off
Red Dot, 50% off
Select Electronics, 50% off
Penny Items for Jan. 21, 2025:
New Year’s Eve Party Items:
Seasonal 7-inch Plates Disco Ball, 8 ct — UPC: 11179228607
Seasonal 9-inch Plates Happy New Year, 8 ct — UPC: 11179228669
Seasonal Balloon Kit Hello 2025 — UPC: 11179228898
Seasonal Blowouts Hello 2025, 6 ct — UPC: 11179228676
Seasonal Centerpiece Hello 2025 — UPC: 11179228904
Seasonal Champagne Flutes Gold Glitter, 4 ct — UPC: 11179228911
Seasonal Glasses Gold New Year — UPC: 11179228928
Seasonal Glasses Happy New Year, 4 ct — UPC: 11179228836
Seasonal Headband 2025 LED — UPC: 11179228874
Seasonal Headband Disco Ball — UPC: 11179228973
Seasonal Headbands Happy New Year, 4 ct — UPC: 11179227884
Seasonal Lunch Napkins Hello 2025, 16 ct — UPC: 11179228591
Seasonal Squawkers Hello 2025, 6 ct — UPC: 11179227877
Seasonal Top Hat Happy New Year — UPC: 11179228867
Seasonal Twist Poppers Hello 2025, 3 ct — UPC: 11179228805
Markdowns for Jan. 21, 2025:
Look for items included in the Dollar General $0.25 sale.
$1 Clover Stocking Stuffers, $0.25
Beauty Gift Sets, $0.25
Christmas Apparel, Home, Party, and Seasonal, $0.25
Christmas Candy, $0.25
Gift Card Accessories, $0.25
Holiday Air Care, Bake Picnic, $0.25
Home Decor Pre-Made Flowers, 90% off
No New Penny Items for Jan. 14, 2025
Markdowns for Jan. 14, 2025:
Holiday Plastics, 25% off
Home Decor Pre-Made Flowers, 70% off
New Year's Eve Party, $0.10
No New Penny Items for Jan. 7, 2025
Markdowns for Jan. 7, 2025:
$1 Clover Stocking Stuffers, 70% off
Christmas Apparel, 70% off
Christmas Home, 70% off
Christmas Party, 70% off
Christmas Seasonal, 70% off
Gift Card Accessories, 70% off
New Year's Eve Party, 70% off
Christmas Air Care, 50% off
Christmas Baking, 50% off
Christmas Candy, 50% off
Christmas Gift Sets, 50% off
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