The End of an Era: Penny Discontinuation Brings Cash Rounding Changes to Phoenix.

With the federal government discontinuing the penny, cities across the country are adjusting how they handle cash payments. Here in Phoenix , we are implementing a clear, consistent, and customer‑friendly process to ensure residents can continue to make smooth cash transactions—without needing one‑cent coins. These changes follow Arizona House Bill 2938 (HB 2938), which established statewide rules for handling cash totals when pennies are no longer available. The law, now in effect, requires wha