If you've been following our Dollar General Penny List (one of the most popular topics among Krazy Coupon Lady shoppers!), get ready for some exciting news: Dollar Tree just launched their own version. Starting in January 2026, Dollar Tree quietly updated their policy to let customers buy items that ring up for just $0.01 at the register.
For years, Dollar Tree refused to sell penny items to customers. But now? If you find them before they're removed from shelves, they're yours for a penny each. The catch is that you'll need to hunt for these deals in person. Right now, you're looking for leftovers from the recent $0.25 Clearance Event: craft supplies, beauty products, home decor, and more.
Here's everything you need to know about finding Dollar Tree penny items, what to say at checkout if a cashier doesn't know about the policy, and how to make the most of this brand-new policy (which is good news in the midst of Dollar Tree price increases).
What are Dollar Tree penny items?
Dollar Tree penny items are specific products that will scan for $0.01 at checkout, but only if you can find them still sitting on store shelves.
Here's how it works:
Dollar Tree uses penny pricing as an internal system. When corporate wants stores to get rid of specific products, they mark them down to $0.01 in the system. That's the signal for employees to box up those items and donate them (or throw them away).
Sometimes, though, employees miss a few. According to a leaked company memo from early January 2026, Dollar Tree made a major policy change. Now, if you find a penny item and bring it to the register, employees have to sell it to you.
After you buy your penny finds, employees will usually go pull any remaining items from the shelves. But until then? Fair game.
Current Dollar Tree Penny List
As we learn more about Dollar Tree's penny markdowns, we'll keep this section updated.
Penny Items for January 2026
These products were part of the $0.25 clearance bins (see what we found in early December and mid-December) and have likely now dropped to $0.01:
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"Be Our Guest" Hanging Wi-Fi Sign
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Crafter's Square Flexible Stencil
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Crafter's Square Stickers and Stamps
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Crafter's Square Flower Stickers
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Wall Creations Wall Stickers
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Le Mercerie Long Wear Foundation
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B-Pure Sponge Replacement Head
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Luminessence Wax Melts
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Hanging Decorative Welcome Sign
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Self-Adhesive Wall Tiles
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Tape-It Shipping Tape
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Sterilite Bowl, 3 ct
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Select Charger Plates
KCL TIP: When you spot $0.25 items at Dollar Tree, pay attention. That quarter price is often the last stop before an item drops to a penny.
How to Shop the Dollar Tree Penny List
Where should I look for penny items at Dollar Tree?
You won't find penny items neatly organized in one spot. Start with the clearance bins and endcaps where you've seen $0.25 deals displayed. But don't stop there — some items get restocked onto regular shelves.
We recommend focusing your search here:
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Clearance Bins and Carts
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Endcaps at the front and back of the store
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Craft Aisles (tons of Crafter's Square items are a penny)
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Beauty Sections (foundation, sponges, cosmetics)
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Home Decor (adhesive wall tiles, signs, wax melts)
Should I use the Dollar Tree app to check prices first?
Yes. The Dollar Tree app (download for iOS/Android) lets you scan items to see their current price before checkout. With penny items, the scanner in your Dollar Tree app will display "Product Not Found." When you see that, just take your item over to an in-store price scanner for confirmation. If the scanner machine displays $0.01 on the screen, that means you found a penny item!
Things to Know About the Dollar Tree Penny List
1. As of January 2026, Dollar Tree employees are supposed to sell you penny items.
The leaked memo from January 2026 makes it clear: If an item scans for $0.01, employees should complete the sale. This is a major change — until now, Dollar Tree stores refused to sell penny items to customers. So if a cashier hesitates or says they can't sell it to you, they might not know about the new policy yet. Stay calm and mention that there's a new policy in place as of early January. You can ask if they can check with their manager or district manager, who should have received the memo.
2. Collect everything you want before heading to the register.
Once you check out with penny items, employees will know to pull the rest from the shelves. Some shoppers have scored hundreds of penny items (even 1,500 items or more!) in a single trip, and store employees seem to appreciate the effort because it saves them time.
3. Remember that this policy change is brand new and could change.
Dollar Tree only started allowing penny sales in January 2026. Since this seems like a test, the rules could shift over time.
4. Watch for $0.25 markdowns as a clue.
When you see items marked down to a quarter, take note. That's usually the last price drop before something hits $0.01.
5. We'll keep you updated.
Check back here for updates, add Dollar Tree to your list of favorite stores in The Krazy Coupon Lady app, and follow hashtags like #dollartreepennyitems, #dtpennyfinds, and #dollartreedeals to see what other shoppers are finding.
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