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    Is a card payment rounded to 5 cents in Finland?

    Why your card receipt can show an exact cent amount.

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    Short answer

    Usually not. In Finland the rounding to the nearest 5 cents applies to the total of a cash payment. The Bank of Finland notes that card payments may also be rounded, but there is no obligation. Many card receipts therefore show amounts such as 4.98 euros, while the same purchase in cash would cost 5.00 euros.

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    Why

    1. The Bank of Finland says the 5-cent rule concerns cash payments.
    2. Card payments may be rounded, but this is optional.
    3. The rounding is done on the total, not on single items.

    Details

    A shop that rounds card payments must do so on the same principle, to the nearest 5 cents. The exact amount is always on the receipt.

    Tip

    Check your receipt if the amount looks different from the price tag. Rounding explains differences of a cent or two.

    What may differ

    Practice varies by shop. Most card payments are charged to the exact cent.

    Common misconception

    All prices in Finland are rounded, so you never pay odd cents.

    What actually happens

    Only cash totals must be rounded. Card payments are often charged to the exact cent.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Payment rules and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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