H4617

Change

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4617 requires merchants to round change to the nearest nickel if they cannot make exact change.

South Carolina H4617 amends Chapter 31, Title 34 of the S.C. Code by adding Section 34-31-30. This section mandates that merchants in South Carolina round up or down to the nearest nickel if they are unable to provide exact change to a customer. The change takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled