Dollar Up Method Worksheet
Practice using the Dollar Up Method to determine the next whole dollar amount for purchases.
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Dollar Up Method Practice
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The 'Dollar Up' method is a strategy to ensure you have enough money when making a purchase. You round up to the next whole dollar amount, even if the cents are less than 50. For example, if something costs $3.25, you would 'dollar up' to $4.00.
Read each price and write down the 'dollar up' amount you would need to pay.
1. A juice box costs $1.15. You would need to pay .
2. A pencil costs $0.75. You would need to pay .
3. A small toy costs $4.99. You would need to pay .
4. A book costs $7.05. You would need to pay .
5. A pack of gum costs $1.30. You would need to pay .
6. If a snack costs $2.60, what is the 'dollar up' amount?
$2.00
$3.00
$2.50
$2.60
7. You want to buy a sticker that costs $0.89. How much should you pay using the 'dollar up' method?
$0.89
$0.90
$1.00
$0.80
8. Sarah wants to buy a toy car that costs $3.75. Her mom told her to use the 'dollar up' method to make sure she has enough money. How much money should Sarah bring?
9. A movie ticket costs $9.20. If you use the 'dollar up' method, how much would you pay?
10. If something costs $5.00, the 'dollar up' amount is still $5.00.
True
False
11. The 'dollar up' amount for $12.34 is $12.00.
True
False