A lack of pennies has Oregon store owners asking the state to allow them to round prices to the nearest nickel

By Kristian Foden-Vencil (OPB)
Feb. 27, 2026 11:45 p.m. Updated: Feb. 28, 2026 8:34 p.m.

The end of penny production in the U.S. means stores can’t make change and need to round prices to the nearest nickel.