Rounding up isn’t just for charity, stores urging consumers to spend loose change

It has become common practice for stores to ask customers to round up their orders for charity. But one big reason stores may ask you to round up is not just about charity.

According to the Food Industry Association, many coins remain out of circulation and shops continue to have difficulty producing exact change. According to the U.S. Coin Task Force, an estimated $48.5 million in coins remain uncirculated and collecting dust.

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