How much does a tin can cost to make?

Question

Hi there, I just saw a supermarket ad selling 5 cans of peeled tomatos for a dollar, I was wondering how much the tin can packaging of this would cost. Thanks

Answer 1

Can't answer on the cost of a can, but the supermarket was probably selling the tomatoes as a "loss leader" - ie they sell them for more than they buy them for, as an incentive to get people into the shop so that they buy other, more expensive, goods as well.