Zepto's Confusing Discount Calculation Sparks Hilarious Reactions Online

Zepto, a popular quick-commerce platform, found itself at the center of an online debate after a Reddit user shared a perplexing screenshot of their checkout page. The post, titled "I am too stupid to understand Zepto’s maths, someone smart enough please help," quickly gained traction, prompting fellow Redditors to try and decode the confusing billing system.

The Mystery Bill
The bill in question involved two items: two 1-litre packs of Amul Taaza Toned Fresh Milk priced at Rs 112 each and an Ambrane Type C to Type C Cable (60W) that had been heavily discounted from Rs 499 to Rs 19. The initial subtotal, including GST, came to Rs 611.31, but after discounts, it dramatically dropped to Rs 231.31.

Further deductions included a Rs 100 promo voucher and a handling charge that was reduced from Rs 27.99 to Rs 11.99. Despite these reductions, the final amount still came to Rs 145.29. According to Zepto, the customer saved a whopping Rs 554.01.

The Confusion and Hilarity
The Reddit community quickly noticed the discrepancy. The claim of saving Rs 554 seemed impossible, considering the final bill was only Rs 145.29. Users were left scratching their heads, trying to figure out how a total of Rs 611 could result in savings of that magnitude.

The confusion soon turned into humor, with users making jokes and witty remarks about the bizarre calculations. One user remarked, "They just try to advocate the fact that they are doing a lot for their customers, whereas they aren’t doing anything." Another added, "I think I just unlocked a new anxiety: grocery math."

Jokes and Memes Galore
The "rain fee" listed on the bill was also a major talking point. One user jokingly said, "Quick commerce just relies on making the buyer feel like they’re getting a deal, but it’s only a matter of time before this myth gets busted." Someone else made a hilarious suggestion: "The next step will be to introduce sunlight fees in summer."

Others took the joke even further, imagining even more absurd charges: “Surprised they didn’t add an oxygen fee, refrigeration fee, or CEO’s foreign trip fee." One user, clearly fed up with the app’s math, summed it up with, "App delete kar de bhai."

Zepto’s Discount Drama
While the incident has led to much laughter, it also highlights the sometimes perplexing world of online discounts and promotions. Zepto may have inadvertently sparked a new form of "grocery math anxiety" for shoppers who are left trying to make sense of convoluted calculations.
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17/01/2025 05:52 PM