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.
New Penny Items for June 10, 2025:
Amos Gummy Peelerz Banana, 3 oz
Amos Gummy Peelerz Mango, 3 oz
Brown Dot Home (Old Items From 2024)
Cattlemen’s Carolina Tangy Gold BBQ Sauce, 18 oz
Heinz Texas Style Bold & Spicy BBQ Sauce, 19.5 oz
Lawry’s Marinade Herb & Garlic With Lemon, 12 oz
Nerds Gummy Clusters, Berry Punch, 8 oz
Nerds Gummy Clusters, Grape Strawberry Blitz, 8 oz
Red Dot Home (Old Items From 2024)
Skippy Super Chunky Peanut Butter, 28 oz
Surprise Penny Items for June 10, 2025:
Clover Valley Mild Banana Pepper Rings, 12 oz
Clover Valley Original BBQ Sauce, 18 oz
Clover Valley Strawberry Preserves, 18 oz
Heinz Kansas City Style Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce, 20.2 oz
Hidden Valley Chunky Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, 15 oz
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Light Salad Dressing, 16 oz
Jif To Go Peanut Butter, 1.5 oz 3 ct
Kraft Mayo With Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise, 12 oz
Olive Garden Caesar Salad Dressing, 16 oz
Olive Garden Parmesan Ranch, 16 oz
Welch's Jam Grape, 30 oz
Wish Bone Creamy French Salad Dressing, 15 oz
Wish Bone Italian Salad Dressing, 15 oz
Note: Sale of expired items may be refused.
Current Markdowns as of June 10, 2025:
RTS Stationery (Gaming Products) — 90% off
S23 NCI Clover — 90% off
Table Top Decor
Home Decor Tray
Wall Decor
Vase
Quarter 2 Hardware (Smokezilla Products) — 85% off
Aged Electronics — 70% off
Face Masks — 70% off
Gray Diamond Socks — 70% off
Gray Star Socks — 70% off
Brown Dot Home — 50% off
Memorial Day Flowers — 50% off
Select Fall and Candy Brand Stationery — 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
June 2025
Penny Items for June 3, 2025:
Mother's Day Seasonal (excluding socks)
Balloons
Coffee mugs
Coffee mugs with plush animals
Greeting cards
Planters
Stepping stones
May 2025
Penny Items for May 26, 2025:
Hostess Blueberry Mini Muffins, 8.25 oz 5 ct — UPC: 888109113094
Hostess Donettes, Old Fashioned Mini Donuts, 10.5 oz — UPC: 888109254650
Hostess Lemon Drizzle Baby Bundts, Mini Cakes With Icing, 10 oz 8 ct — UPC: 888109115258
Hostess Strawberry Cheesecake Baby Bundts, Mini Cakes With Icing, 10 oz 8 ct — UPC: 888109250225
Penny Items for May 27, 2025:
Allegra Adult 24HR Allergy Gelcaps, Non-Drowsy Antihistamine, 8 ct — UPC: 41167412206
Allegra Hives Antihistamine 24-Hour, Non-Drowsy Hive Reduction, 5 ct — UPC: 41167412701
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix, 6 ct — UPC: 50000420070
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Minis Cereal, 12.3 oz — UPC: 16000197077
Clover Valley Corn Flakes Breakfast Cereal, 12 oz — UPC: 430000970766
Clover Valley Crispy Rice Treats Bars, 8 ct — UPC: 770100020016
Clover Valley Raisin Bran Breakfast Cereal, 16.6 oz — UPC: 42400389804
Clover Valley Raisin Bran Breakfast Cereal, 18.7 oz — UPC: 76924569299
Extra Cinnamon Sugar Free Chewing Gum, 15 pcs — UPC: 22000019080
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bars, 5 ct — UPC: 16000143449
General Mills Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Large Size, 14.2 oz — UPC: 16000163461
General Mills Frosted Cheerios Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Large Size, 13.5 oz — UPC: 16000163676
General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios Cereal, 12 oz — UPC: 16000487697
Golden Grahams S’mores Soft Baked Oat Bars, 6 ct — UPC: 16000200944
Hershey’s Milklicious Milk Chocolate With Creamy Chocolate Milk Filling, 1.4 oz 2 ct — UPC: 34000241873
Kind Healthy Grains Drizzled Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter, 5.8 oz 5 ct — UPC: 602652299490
Kind Healthy Grains Drizzled Granola Bars, Milk Chocolate Chunk, 5.8 oz 5 ct — UPC: 602652299476
KitKat Chocolate Frosted Donut Candy Bar, 1.5 oz — UPC: 34000318940
KitKat Chocolatey Breakfast Cereal, 11.5 oz — UPC: 16000201040
KitKat Thins Milk Chocolate Wafer Candy Bars, 1.55 oz — UPC: 34000937851
Loacker Classic Chocolate Crispy Wafers, 1.59 oz — UPC: 76580160182
Loacker Classic Hazelnut Crispy Wafers, 1.59 oz — UPC: 76580160175
Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Chewy Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Cherry, 6 ct — UPC: 16000417274
Planters Honey Roasted Cashews, 1.5 oz — UPC: 29000075399
Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts Bag, 2.5 oz — UPC: 29000016521
Planters Salted Cashews Bag, 1.5 oz — UPC: 29000075382
Planters Salted Peanuts Bag, 2.5 oz — UPC: 29000016507
SBR Original Jerky, Sweet Baby Ray Beef Jerky Original Fr End Ck (2L) — UPC: 47500016353
Skittles Smoothies Candy, Full Size Bag, 1.76 oz — UPC: 22000284792
Sour Patch Kids Bites Watermelon Soft & Chewy Candy, 12 oz — UPC: 70462008418
Sour Patch Kids Soft & Chewy Candy, King Size, 3.4 oz — UPC: 70462002065
Swedish Fish Mini Soft & Chewy Candy, King Size, 3.4 oz — UPC: 70462002010
Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Bridgford SBR Beef Jerky Teriyaki Fr End Ck (2L), 1.25 oz — UPC: 47500018531
Trix Minis Fruity Corn Puff Breakfast Cereal, 10.8 oz — UPC: 16000197091
Twix Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie Bars, 1.41 oz — UPC: 40000574545
Penny Items for May 23, 2025
Brown Dot Home
Easter Candy
Easter Party
Easter Seasonal
Ribbon
Baskets
Books
Pens
Penny Items for May 20, 2025
Clover Valley Pods Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa, 12 ct — UPC: 41820822397 (limited stores)
Clover Valley Pods Peppermint Mocha Medium Roast Coffee, 12 ct — UPC: 41820822526 (limited stores)
International Delight Vanilla Iced Coffee, 15 oz — UPC: 36632078230
McCafe Premium Roast Ground Coffee, 12 oz — UPC: 43000055359
Stuffed Puffs Cocoa Bombs Olaf, 7.6 oz — UPC: 810120110455
Swiss Miss Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix With Marshmallows, 8 ct — UPC: 70920476346
Markdowns for May 20, 2025:
Mother's Day Seasonal — 50% off
RTS Stationery (Gaming Products) — 90% off
S23 NCI Clover — 90% off
Table Top Decor
Home Decor Tray
Wall Decor
Vase
Aged Electronics — 70% off
Face Masks — 70% off
Gray Diamond Socks — 70% off
Gray Star Socks — 70% off
Brown Dot Home — 50% off
Quarter 2 Hardware (Smokezilla Products) — 50% off
Select Fall and Candy Brand Stationery — 50% off
Penny Items for May 13, 2025
Prime Hydration Meta Moon
Prime Hydration Tropical Punch
Prime Hydration Strawberry Watermelon
Prime Hydration Blue Raspberry
Markdowns for May 13, 2025:
Mother's Day Seasonal — 50% off (as of Monday, May 11)
Brown Dot Home — 90% off
Easter Seasonal — 90% off
Ribbon
Baskets
Peeps Activity Books
RTS Stationery (Gaming Products) — 90% off
S23 NCI Clover — 90% off
Table Top Decor
Home Decor Tray
Wall Decor
Vase
Aged Electronics — 70% off
Easter Candy — 70% off
Ghirardelli Caramel Milk Chocolate Bunnies
Nerds Easter Ropes
Mike and Ike Mega Mix
Face Masks — 70% off
Gray Diamond Socks — 70% off
Gray Star Socks — 70% off
Brown Dot Home — 50% off
Quarter 2 Hardware (Smokezilla Products) — 50% off
Select Fall and Candy Brand Stationery — 50% off
Penny Items for May 8, 2025
Select Fitness Equipment
Fitness Glove
Hand Weight
Kettlebells
Resistance Band
Stretch Rope
Weighted Jump Rope
Yoga Block
Yoga Mat
Band-Aid Sensitive Skin, 20 ct
Believe Beauty Nail Polish
Breeze Feminine Wash
ChapStick Total Hydration Grapefruit + Lime
ChapStick Total Hydration Orange + Lemon
Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste
DG Health Vapor Steam
Onyx Foot Rasp
One by Poise 2-in-1 Pads
Orajel Baby Cooling Gel Twin Pack
O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Cream
ProFoot Heel Rescue Superior Moisturizing Foot Cream
Renew & Repair Ingrown Toenail Kit
Rexall Lice Killing Shampoo
Rexall Oral Rinse
Rexall Sensitive Skin Bandages
Softlips Vanilla Chapstick
Studio Selection 10 Gel Polish Soak Off Clips
Studio Selection Cooling Facial Roller
Studio Selection Wide Nail Brush
Typhoon Kinesiology Tape
Markdowns for May 8, 2025:
Brown Dot Home — 90% off
RTS Stationery (Gaming Products) — 90% off
Aged Electronics — 70% off
Easter Seasonal Party — 70% off
Face Masks — 70% off
Gray Diamond Socks — 70% off
Gray Star Socks — 70% off
Brown Dot Home — 50% off
Easter Candy — 50% off
Quarter 2 Hardware (Smokezilla Products) — 50% off
Select Fall and Candy Brand Stationery — 50% off
Penny Items for May 6, 2025
Blue Dot Apparel and Accessories
Bobbie Brooks Shirts and Shorts (excluding Black Dot)
Calendars
Fall Hardware
Gray Dot Apparel
NCI Home (continued from April 29 — over 100 items included)
Patriotic Clog Charms (excluding Black Dot)
Patriotic Clogs (Yellow Dot)
Red and Blue Studded Tumbler
Red Triangle Socks
Scunci Patriotic Hair Items (excluding Black Dot)
Winter Hardware
KCL TIP: Some stores still have penny freezer items in stock. Check out the list below.
Markdowns for May 6, 2025:
Look for the symbols on the tags.
Aged Electronics — 70% off
Easter Seasonal Party — 70% off
Brown Dot Home — 50% off
Easter Candy — 50% off
Face Masks — 50% off
Gray Diamond Socks — 50% off
Gray Star Socks — 50% off
Quarter 2 Hardware (Smokezilla Products) — 50% off
RTS Stationery (Gaming Products) — 50% off
Select Fall and Candy Brand Stationery — 50% off
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