half cent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of half cent
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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But now Measure A will replace it entirely, two years before the expiration date, and raise the tax rate to a half cent, which the county estimates will generate over $1 billion annually.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
A few areas in California still saw prices creep up Thursday, including San Bernardino County, which set a new record Thursday of $6.375 a gallon, up a half cent from Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
Guardino believes voters will agree to a half cent to a penny sales tax if it means less time in soul-crushing traffic.
From Reuters ● Aug. 10, 2015
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the state dipped by a half cent to $4.666, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge website, easing from Tuesday's record.
From Reuters ● Oct. 10, 2012
"The Chicago price is down a half cent," answered the Marquis regretfully.
From Roosevelt in the Bad Lands by Hagedorn, Hermann
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