Scanner Price Accuracy Code protects Canadian shoppers. Canada's Scanner Price Accuracy Code offers compensation when retailers overcharge customers at checkout due to pricing errors. Under this voluntary code, if a scanned price differs from the shelf price, customers typically receive the item free or at a significant discount, depending on the price point. Items under two dollars are free, while higher-priced items receive a discount. However, the code has limitations. It only applies to participating retailers, excludes items on sale or clearance, and doesn't cover errors made by customers themselves. Understanding these rules helps shoppers identify legitimate overcharges and claim rightful compensation when scanning errors occur at the register.
