🌟 Reading Prices & Receipts 🌟 - Grade 6 Financial Literacy

Hi my smart Grade 6 shoppers! 👋

Today we’re learning how to read prices and receipts like a pro! This is a very important life skill — it helps you know exactly what you’re paying for and if you got the right change.

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1. Reading Price Tags

Example Price Tag

Regular Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $14.99
HST (13%): $1.95
Total: $16.94

Always check:
• Sale price vs regular price
• Tax (HST/GST in Canada)
• Final total

2. How to Read a Receipt

Walmart - Richmond Hill
Date: May 17, 2026
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Apples 3.49
Milk (2L) 4.29
Bread 2.99
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Subtotal 10.77
HST (13%) 1.40
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Total $12.17
Cash $20.00
Change $7.83

3. Let’s Practice Together! 🛒

Question 1

You buy something for $25.00. HST is 13%. How much tax do you pay? What is the total?

Tax = $3.25
Total = $28.25 ⭐

Question 2

You pay $50.00 for items that cost $37.85 total. How much change should you get?

$12.15 ⭐

Question 3

Why is it important to check your receipt before leaving the store?

To make sure you weren’t overcharged and you got the right change ⭐

4. In Real Canadian Life 🇨🇦

• Grocery shopping with HST
• Buying clothes on sale
• Eating at restaurants (tax + tip)
• Online shopping with shipping costs
• Getting correct change at the store

You are now a Smart Shopper! 🌟

Great work! You can now read prices and receipts confidently.

Next time you go shopping with your family, ask to see the receipt and try reading it together!

Love and proud high-fives,
Mrs. Brenda ❤️

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