No More Pennies? Missouri Looks at New Rules for Cash Transactions

Missouri businesses may soon adopt new guidelines for giving change in cash transactions following the U.S. Mint’s decision to stop producing pennies. Legislation sponsored by Missouri House Rep. Brenda Shields aims to establish rules for rounding change to the nearest 5 cents. The U.S. Mint ceased penny production on Nov. 12, 2025, prompting the need for updated practices in cash transactions.