Dollar Tree Penny List: How to Find $0.01 Items in 2026

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If you've been following our Dollar General Penny List (one of the most popular topics among Krazy Coupon Lady shoppers!), you need to know this exciting news: Dollar Tree recently 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 select beauty products, home items, crafts, 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 new policy (which is good news in the midst of Dollar Tree price increases).

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Current Dollar Tree Penny List

As we learn more about Dollar Tree's penny markdowns, we'll keep this section updated with the latest $0.01 deals we hear that other shoppers are scoring. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are great places to look for the latest Dollar Tree penny finds.

May 2026 Penny List

Beauty Items:

Fabric Headband (look for a knot design on top)
Power Stick Roll-On Aluminum Free Deodorant, 1.8 oz
Sassy + Chic Nail Polish, 0.44 oz (look for colors "911" and "943")

Food and Beverage:

Brain Freeze Freeze-Dried Candy, 0.88 oz
Chocolatey Lentils Easter Tube, 1.7 oz
Coastal Bay Confections Bubble Gum, 5.5 oz
Cosmic Gummy Rings, 1.76 oz
Raindrops Freeze-Dried Lemon Burst Candy, 0.88 oz
Russell Stover Pecan Delights, 7.2 oz
Tic Tac Chewy Sour Adventure Candies, 2.8 oz
Tootsie Roll Fruit Chews Reusable Bank, 3.5 oz

Home Items and Organization:

Closet Essentials 8 Pairs Shoe Storage
Cooking Concepts Silicone Wood Mini Basting Brush
Cooking Concepts Silicone Wood Mini Slotted Spoon
Cooking Concepts Silicone Wood Mini Spatula
Cooking Concepts Silicone Wood Mini Turner
Shore Living Beverage Napkins, 28 ct (look for "shells" design)
Shore Living Guest Napkins, 14 ct (look for "shells" design)

Miscellaneous:

Select Gift Bags (look for "2022" near the barcode)

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.

KCL TIP: Once 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:

Clearance Bins and Carts
Endcaps at the front and back of the store
Craft Aisles (tons of Crafter's Square items are a penny)
Beauty Sections (foundation, sponges, cosmetics)
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.

Past Dollar Tree Penny Lists

April 2026 Penny List

Beauty Items:

Beauty Collection Color Changing Makeup Sponge
Biore Oil Control Pore Strips
Fashion Claw Clip
Fashion Hair Clip
Make Me Up Eyeshadow Palette, 0.11 oz
Nail Art Embellishments, 0.11 oz

Food and Beverage:

Albanese Gummi Bear Cubs, 18 ct
Monster Tour Water, 16 oz (Deep Well Water flavor)
Peeps Rice Krispies Treats, 5 ct
Sour Noodles Candy, 3.5 oz
Sour Patch Kids Bunnies

Home Items and Organization:

14" Luau Wall Decor
Closet Essentials Collapsible Storage Box (navy blue color)
Spring Fling Napkins, 18 ct ("Sweet Summer" design, pink and white stripes, or green with white polka dots)
Spring Fling Paper Plates, 12 ct
Spring Fling Tumbler

Miscellaneous: