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flag Washington state considers rounding prices to nearest nickel as penny use declines.

flag Washington state is exploring options to address the declining use of pennies, as the coin becomes increasingly rare in circulation. flag Officials are evaluating potential solutions to maintain fairness in pricing and transactions, including rounding prices to the nearest five cents during checkout. flag The effort reflects a broader national trend as cash usage declines and digital payments rise. flag No final decision has been made, but state lawmakers and business groups are discussing the implications of phasing out the penny.

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