According to Contra Costa News, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) has introduced Assembly Bill 1793, a legislative effort to standardize how cash transactions are handled in California. S. Mint's decision to discontinue penny production. The proposed legislation seeks to implement a system of symmetrical rounding to the nearest nickel, providing clear guidelines for both consumers and businesses. S. Mint made the decision to halt penny production due to the rising costs of zinc and copper