Preparing for Change: New Penny Rounding Policy Begins April 1, 2026

At Rockingham Cooperative, we’re always working to keep your checkout experience simple, efficient, and convenient. Beginning April 1, 2026, we will be implementing a new Penny Rounding Policy at all Rockingham Cooperative locations.

Why This Change?

The United States Mint officially discontinued production of the penny on November 12, 2025. As pennies are phased out of circulation, businesses across the country are adapting to reduce reliance on them in everyday cash transactions.

How the Rounding Policy Works

This policy only applies to cash transactions and is designed to make paying with cash easier—without the need for pennies.

Here’s what to expect:

• If paying with cash:

  • Your total will be rounded to the nearest $0.05

  • Totals ending in 1¢ or 2¢ will round down

  • Totals ending in 3¢ or 4¢ will round up

  • Totals ending in 6¢ or 7¢ will round down

  • Totals ending in 8¢ or 9¢ will round up

• Exact change? No problem.

  • We will still accept pennies if you choose to pay with exact change

• Paying with card or digital payment?

  • No changes at all—your total will remain exact when using:

    • Debit cards

    • Credit cards

    • Gift cards

What This Means for You

This change is designed to:

• Speed up checkout times

• Simplify cash handling

• Reflect the evolving U.S. currency system

Most importantly, the rounding balances out over time—sometimes in your favor, sometimes not—but always within just a few cents.

Our Commitment to You

We understand that any change can raise questions, and we’re here to help. Our team members are happy to walk you through the process and ensure your experience remains smooth and transparent.

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of the Rockingham Cooperative community.

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