(KLZA)-- The Falls City Council last week approved on first reading, an ordinance concerning the paying of bills in the future.

The ordinance if adopted, would provide for the rounding up or down to the nearest nickel any cash transaction conducted with the City.

Gary Jorn, City Administrator said rounding bills to the nearest nickel is becoming the norm due to the penny being discontinued.

The new ordinance will affect any cash transaction with the City, due to the penny being discontinued.