- The US Treasury stopped producing pennies in November 2025, leading to a shortage in Florida and causing dealers to round cash transactions.
- The Florida Department of Revenue instructed dealers to calculate and remit sales tax based on the original sales price, regardless of rounding.
- Dealers may round cash totals up, down, or to the nearest nickel if the consumer is informed, but must clearly disclose their rounding method with signage.
- All collected sales tax must be remitted according to law, and further changes to guidance may occur as the issue is reviewed at state and federal levels.
Source: vatabout.com
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