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Story summary
- The U.S. penny, last minted on November 12, 2025, faces shortages, prompting businesses to pay customers for pennies.
- A survey finds stores lack sufficient pennies, risking losses.
- McDonald's plans to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, potentially costing taxpayers $56 million annually.
- Wendy's and Kroger are rounding down prices to adapt.
- Experts say penny retirement will have minimal long-term effects, with the nickel next due to rising costs.
