The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Round Up (MM #5349)

November 13, 2025

A few months ago, I mentioned that the US government had decided to stop minting pennies. Well, it looks like it’s finally happened. Yesterday, the US Mint produced its final series of pennies, for good. Many retailers are stressed about how they’ll handle prices and change. Some people want a consistent policy for all retailers, whether they’re stores, restaurants, or even small businesses. But right now, nobody seems to agree on a solution. Some stores say they will round up prices to the nearest five or ten cents. And in some cases, they’ll round down. Expect to see a lot of upset people when the cash register rings…

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