The bill introduces new regulations regarding the rounding of final transaction amounts for cash payments in sales tax transactions in Kansas. It stipulates that if the final 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, specific rounding rules are established: 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. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for mixed-tender transactions, stating that rounding applies only to the cash portion of the payment.
The bill also clarifies definitions related to cash transactions, specifying that "cash" includes U.S. legal tender and that "cash transaction" encompasses various forms of cash payments, such as deposits and withdrawals. It emphasizes that rounding practices must be applied consistently and transparently at the point of transaction and does not affect the sales price or any taxes or fees associated with the sale. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.