Rounding up amounts of prices when speaking to people

Q: If I round up figures when speaking, for example, if I bought something for $49 and someone asks me how much it was and I say $50, or if something is $950 and I say 1k (without the intention to decieve anyone), would that be considered lying and a major sin?

A: In situations where the difference is small and insignificant, then it is permissible. However, in situations where the difference is significant, then this should not be done as people will regard you to be lying.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)