Remember: Only add $1 if cents are greater than .00!
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Group Challenge
Slice of Pizza
Price Tag $3.75
Dollar-Up: Pay $4.00
Notebook
Price Tag $2.19
Dollar-Up: Pay $3.00
Cold Juice
Price Tag $5.00
Exact Dollar: Pay $5.00
Notice: Cents present → Next Dollar. No cents → Same Dollar.
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Functional Budgeting
YES: Safe to Buy
• Item Price: $7.40
• Dollar-Up Needed: $8.00
• Cash in Wallet: $10.00 bill
$10 is greater than $8.
You have enough money! Take it to the register.
NO: Put It Back
• Item Price: $6.25
• Dollar-Up Needed: $7.00
• Cash in Wallet: $5.00 bill
$5 is less than $7.
Short by $2! Put the item back on the shelf.
Smart Shopper Rule: Always do the Dollar-Up check before walking to checkout!
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Social Routine
1
Put your items on the counter. Make eye contact and say "Hello."
Friendly start
2
Hand your Dollar-Up bills clearly to the cashier.
Clear payment
3
Hold out your hand flat. Take your change and your receipt.
Collect proof
4
Put money in your wallet first, take your bag, and say "Thank you!"
Secure & leave
Take your time at the counter. Cashiers are there to help you.
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Next Activities
Activity 1
Take turns being the Shopper and the Cashier. Use play currency to make fast Dollar-Up payments and return correct change!
Activity 2
Shop with a realistic $20.00 Wallet Budget. Select your meals, track your Dollar-Up totals, and prove you don't run out of money!
Let's put our practical math skills to work!
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Store Gift Card
Exact amount
Price: $5.00
Personal Care
Toothpaste
Mint travel size
Price: $2.99
Snack
Trail Mix
Almond & Cranberry
Price: $3.45
Pharmacy
Bandages
Box of 30
Price: $4.19
Produce
Baby Carrots
Snack bag
Price: $0.89
Home
Dish Soap
Lemon scent
Price: $2.65
Breakfast
Oatmeal Box
Maple flavor
Price: $3.99
Personal
Shampoo
Everyday wash
Price: $6.15
Event Card
Store Coupon!
Take $1.00 off next item before rounding!
Save $1.00
Event Card
Paper Bag Fee
Add +10¢ to your item total.
+ 10 Cents
Event Card
Speedy Checkout
Calculated Dollar-Up in under 5 sec? Bonus point!
+1 Bonus Star
Event Card
Receipt Audit
Verify your change matches with the Cashier!
Audit Change
Register Rush Game • Item & Event Deck Cutouts Page 2 of 3
Place this mat between Shopper and Cashier during gameplay.
Interactive Mat
PLACE ITEM CARD HERE Read the shelf price tag
Dollar-Up Think Box:
Whole Dollar [$ ___ ]
+ $1
You Pay [$ ___ ]
(If cents = .00, don't add $1!)
CASH TENDER TRAY Shopper places physical bills here
CHANGE & RECEIPT TRAY Cashier returns change coins here
Cutout Play Bills & Tokens (Ready to Cut) Use with game mat
$1 ONE DOLLAR $1
$1 ONE DOLLAR $1
$1 ONE DOLLAR $1
$5 FIVE DOLLARS $5
$5 FIVE DOLLARS $5
$10 TEN DOLLARS $10
25¢ QUARTER
25¢ QUARTER
10¢ DIME
5¢ NICKEL
1¢ PENNY
Register Rush Game • Station Checkout Mat & Manipulatives Page 3 of 3
| 4 |
| 5 |
| TOTALS: | $ ________ | $ ________ | Max: $20.00 |
1. Did your Dollar-Up Total stay at or below $20.00?
YES NO
If NO, which item must you put back on the shelf?
2. Estimated Buffer Money Remaining:
Calculate: $20.00 minus your Dollar-Up Total.
$20.00 - $ _____ = $ _____ Left
Suppose your total came out to $21.00 Dollar-Up. Name two items you could swap out for lower-priced choices to bring your spending back under $20.00:
Market Day Project Guide • Cart Ledger & Budget Verification Page 2 of 3
Audit your register printed slip and evaluate transaction confidence.
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Community Market #104
123 Main St • Register 02
Cashier: Alex • Date: 10/05/2026
Item 1: ________________ $ ____
Item 2: ________________ $ ____
Item 3: ________________ $ ____
Item 4: ________________ $ ____
SUBTOTAL: $ ________
EST. TAX (+ $1.00): $ 1.00
FINAL REGISTER TOTAL: $ ________
CASH TENDERED: $ 20.00
CHANGE RETURNED: $ ________
Check off each step as you complete your checkout simulation:
1. Greeting: Said "Hello" and placed items neatly on the conveyor belt.
2. Tender: Handed over the $20 bill smoothly without hesitating.
3. Patience: Held hand open flat for coins, bills, and receipt.
4. Safe Storage: Put money in wallet before stepping away from register.
Pro-Tip for Anxiety:
If the cashier speaks quickly, take a deep breath. You can always say: "Take your time, thank you!"
| Skill Domain | Developing (1) | Competent (2) | Mastery (3) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar-Up Calculation | Needs visual line for all | Accurate on 3-4 items | 100% accurate, handles .00 | / 3 |
| Budget Adherence | Exceeds $20 budget | Adjusts with prompt | Under $20 independently | / 3 |
| Checkout Independence | High teacher prompting | Follows routine steps | Fluent & confident | / 3 |
Evaluator Signature: ___________________________
Total Score: ____ / 9
Market Day Project Guide • Receipt Audit & Rubric Page 3 of 3
