It costs taxpayers about 10 cents to make each penny . Ted Kennedy : Americans use the penny less as they turn toward electronic payments . He says the U.S. government wo n't find a miracle metal that will make pennies worthwhile . In a penny-free world , sellers would round your bill to the nearest nickel for cash purchases . Whaples : People from across the political spectrum should unite to save the penny .
It costs taxpayers about 10 cents to make each penny . Ted Kennedy : Americans use the penny less as they turn toward electronic payments . He says the U.S. government wo n't find a miracle metal that will make pennies worthwhile . Whaples : People from across the political spectrum should unite to save the penny .