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Say goodbye to the penny. The swan song begins Monday.
Starting this week, most businesses in Canada are expected to round cash transactions (including tax) to the closest nickel. After Feb. 4, customers can still use pennies for cash transactions, provided the business in question accepts them.
The changes will only affect cash purchases, not debit or credit.
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