Given the cost of minting pennies, earlier this year the Executive Branch asked the Treasury Department to stop producing them, is For this reason, the last copies were manufactured this Wednesday, November 12.

Although it is not the first time that a country has decided to take a low-denomination coin out of circulation, this measure could affect some companies such as: retail chains, supermarkets, grocery stores, restaurants, among others that now must make changes to their prices.

Among the companies that have already mentioned changes due to the shortage of one-cent coins are:

McDonald’s

The largest fast-food chain in the United States indicated that it will round up its prices for customers who only pay in cash.

Wendy's

A Through a statement, the company expressed: “We have instructed our restaurants to round cash transactions down to the nearest nickel if they experience a shortage of pennies,” it said. Sheetz is already encouraging cashless payments in many of its stores and indicated that there are promotions for those who bring $1 in pennies. Kroger has asked customers to consider giving their exact change if paying in cash. However, it will still accept pennies. Giant Eagle is hosting events where pennies can be exchanged for gift cards. “This proactive measure allows the company to maintain accuracy and fairness while awaiting formal guidance from the U.S. government on future rounding practices,” he said.