Dollar Up Method Worksheet

Dollar Up Method Practice

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?

7. You want to buy a sticker that costs $0.89. How much should you pay using the 'dollar up' method?

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.

11. The 'dollar up' amount for $12.34 is $12.00.