Doing quick math in your head doesn't need to be difficult! In today's world, when you shop for groceries and other items, such as clothing and household goods, the price may end with .95, .97, .98, and commonly .99, which has been used for many years.
Best news of the day if you need to get a quick subtotal for the items you are getting ready to purchase....round 'em up!
Here's a practical example to consider.
Jim went to the store to purchase a few last-minute items to make homemade pizza for his family, and wants to know if the money in his pocket, $10, will be enough to pay for the items. Here are the items: pizza sauce $0.99, sausage $3.97, cheese $2.99, and mushrooms $1.98.
Solution: Round each item up to the nearest whole dollar, since they are all have ending digits more than $.90.
Pizza Sauce = $1.00
Sausage = $4.00
Cheese = $3.00
Mushrooms = $2.00
We know that 1 + 4 + 3 + 2 = 10. Because each item was rounded up, and there is no sales tax for grocery sales, we know that Jim has enough money. By knowing how to quickly round 'em up, Jim knew that he had no extra money to purchase a small candy bar to eat on the way home. Maybe next time!
Don't forget to use this great tip, and share it with a friend! 😃
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