Because profit margins are so small, in order to recoup an annual shoplifting loss of $1,000, a retailer must sell an additional 900 candy bars or 380 cans of soup every day.
Karena kecilnya selisih harga pokok dan harga jual, guna menutupi kerugian tahunan sebesar 1.000 dolar akibat pengutilan, pedagang eceran harus menjual 900 permen atau 380 sup kaleng tambahan setiap hari.