As Pennies Disappear, Washington Must Address How Retailers Make Change

As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. Read more...

Washington State Lawmakers Move to Standardize Cash Rounding After End of Penny Production

OLYMPIA, WA – When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. In Washington, lawmakers are trying to come up with a uniform approach for merchants that is easy-to-understand for consumers. Legislation making its way through the House and Senate would direct retailers to round cash transactions up or down to the nearest 5 cents when they make change. Payments with credit or…

As pennies vanish, WaState must address how retailers make change

Businesses want uniform rules and clarity. State lawmakers have a proposal that involves rounding to the nearest nickel. Continue reading…