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SF 2456

A bill for an act relating to rounding the amount of cents for cash transactions and payments.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill standardizes rounding rules for cash transactions to eliminate penny denominations while establishing fair pricing practices for businesses and consumers.

Amendment H-8463 filed.
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Bill Summary · SF 2456

Legislative bill overview

SF 2456 establishes rules for rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel or dime, eliminating the need for pennies in physical payments. The bill standardizes how businesses and consumers handle the fractional cents that result from cash purchases when exact amounts cannot be paid.

Why is this important

As the cost of producing and distributing pennies exceeds their face value, many jurisdictions have explored eliminating them from circulation. This bill addresses a practical problem: how to fairly round prices in a cashless-trending but still cash-dependent economy. The outcome directly affects small everyday transactions and could influence Iowa's approach to currency modernization.

Potential points of contention

  • Rounding direction fairness: Whether rounding always favors consumers or businesses (e.g., does $4.01-$4.04 always round down to $4.00, potentially disadvantaging retailers?)
  • Impact on low-income populations: Unbanked or cash-reliant Iowans may face cumulative losses if rounding systematically favors one party
  • Business compliance burden: Small retailers may struggle with updated point-of-sale systems or accounting procedures to implement new rounding rules

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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