60-second Retail
60-second Retail
BDO USA
Change at Checkout: What the End of the Penny Means for Retail
12 minutes Posted Jun 15, 2026 at 1:59 pm.
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What happens when the smallest unit of pricing starts to disappear?
As digital payments grow, it’s easy to assume the penny is already obsolete, but with one in five shoppers still paying in cash, even subtle changes at checkout can have real consequences. From rounding policies to pricing logic, what seems like a minor shift can quietly impact margins, consistency, and customer trust.
This episode of 60-Second Retail explores what retailers need to consider as the penny fades —where unintended margin pressure can emerge, how checkout experiences may vary, and why getting ahead of these changes now can help avoid bigger issues later.
Tune in to rethink the details that shape pricing, perception and profitability.