Why Some Grocery Stores May Start Rounding Up Your Bill
Summary
Grocery stores in the United States are facing a shortage of pennies since President Donald Trump stopped their production in February 2025. This has led to discussions on whether cash transactions should round to the nearest nickel. Congress and some states are considering laws to address this issue.Key Facts
- President Trump stopped the production of pennies because they cost more to make than they are worth.
- Pennies are no longer being made, but they are still legal to use in stores.
- Many stores are running out of pennies, making it hard to give exact change for cash payments.
- Bills in Congress propose rounding cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents.
- Some states are considering different rounding systems to replace pennies.
- No new rounding laws have been passed yet, so stores and customers still deal with the shortage individually.
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