C collegebound88 New member Joined Sep 25, 2005 Messages 9 Sep 29, 2005 #1 YOu are paying a $22.60 bill and you wish to include a 15% how much do i pay altogether(to the nearest whole dollar) 22.60 * .15 -------- 25.99-$26
YOu are paying a $22.60 bill and you wish to include a 15% how much do i pay altogether(to the nearest whole dollar) 22.60 * .15 -------- 25.99-$26
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,337 Sep 29, 2005 #2 Your result is good, but your process isn't. What you have: $22.60 * 0.15 = $25.99 -- No. Perhaps this: $22.60 * 0.15 = $3.39 <== Tip $22.60 + $3.39 = $25.99 <== Total to Pay - Rounds to $26.00 Perhaps this: $22.60 * 1.15 = $25.99 Rounds to $26.00
Your result is good, but your process isn't. What you have: $22.60 * 0.15 = $25.99 -- No. Perhaps this: $22.60 * 0.15 = $3.39 <== Tip $22.60 + $3.39 = $25.99 <== Total to Pay - Rounds to $26.00 Perhaps this: $22.60 * 1.15 = $25.99 Rounds to $26.00