This bill amends current sales tax regulations in Kansas to establish specific rounding practices for cash transactions. It stipulates that if a cash transaction amount is less than $0.05, it will be rounded up to $0.05 unless exact change is provided. For amounts exceeding $0.05, if exact change cannot be given, transactions ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents will be rounded down to the nearest nickel, while those ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents will be rounded up to the nearest nickel. In contrast, noncash transactions will continue to be rounded to the nearest cent.
Additionally, the bill mandates that entities accepting cash payments must apply these rounding practices consistently and transparently at the point of transaction. It clarifies that the rounding rules apply only to the payment amount and do not affect the sales price, tax owed, or any additional fees. The bill defines "cash" as U.S. legal tender, including currency and coins, and outlines what constitutes a "final transaction amount" and "noncash" payments. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.