👉 Salad math is a humorous way to describe a situation where the total cost of items in a shopping cart is surprisingly low, despite the presence of multiple expensive or large items. It often arises when you add up the prices of smaller, cheaper items (like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers) to an unexpectedly high total, making it seem like the overall cost is minimal. For example, if you buy a $5 lettuce, three $2 tomatoes, and two $3 cucumbers, the total might seem like $11, but if you factor in discounts, bulk deals, or a slight markup on the total, it could still seem like just $10. The term highlights how perception of value can be skewed by the way prices are presented or combined.
