Never buy batteries in a store. You get raped, purchase online. I’ve gotten Duracell procells for ,$6/24 on shoplet with free shipping. You shouldn’t pay over $25max for 100 alkalines
I’ve gotten 150 rayovac aaa for $30, Ac delco, chrome battery etc. Chrome battery will send you a sample of 4 batteries if you email them for one. They work good can’t say anything about their leak toughness. But $30 for 150 cells. Even split packs with aa/aaa. EBay, amazon, google, monoprice, shop around you can find them with free or low shipping. If your ordering stuff from amazon anyway. Add them and its free shipping