By Dan Weil Price surges are causing 85% of Americans to change their buying habits, according to a survey. Inflation is roaring, with consumer prices soaring 8.6% in the 12 months through May, a 40-year high. It’s no great surprise that this surge is having an impact on consumer spending. Indeed, inflation is forcing 85% of Americans to change their buying habits, according to a Forbes Advisor survey. “Non-essential items have been hit the hardest, with two-thirds of [the 2,000] respondents spending less on discretionary items, including entertainment and socializing,” the report said. Only 9…