Which ancient civilization first documented the use of psychological pricing (e.g., pricing items at 99 instead of 100) to make goods seem less expensive?

The ancient world had sophisticated commerce systems with pricing strategies that would impress modern retailers. From Mesopotamian market stalls to Roman shopping complexes, merchants developed innovative approaches to pricing their goods. This trivia explores how ancient civilizations handled one particularly clever pricing strategy that continues to influence retail psychology today. Test your knowledge of ancient commercial practices!

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Ancient Egypt, where papyri from 1250 BCE show merchants pricing luxury goods at 9 debens instead of 10 to attract nobility
Mesopotamian Babylonians, where clay tablets from 1800 BCE reveal merchants using prices of 99 shekels rather than 100 for premium textiles
Ancient Greece, where 5th century BCE marketplace records show Athenian merchants pricing olive oil at 9 drachmas instead of 10
Han Dynasty China, where silk road traders recorded using 9-based pricing in the 2nd century BCE to make exotic imports appear more affordable