How much did the invention of toilet paper cost?

Toilet paper as we know it today was first commercially produced in the United States in 1857 by Joseph Gayetty, who sold it for 50 cents a pack. However, the cost of creating early versions of toilet paper varied greatly depending on materials and production methods. Early methods included using leaves, corncobs, and other natural materials, which had no monetary cost but varied in availability and practicality. Overall, the invention and commercialization of toilet paper involved both production costs and market pricing that evolved over time.