SOLUTION: How do you calculate the change if a bill for $17.36 is paid with a $20 bill?

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Question 937099: How do you calculate the change if a bill for $17.36 is paid with a $20 bill?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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4 pennies ($0.04) bring $17.36 to $17.40
6 dimes ($0.60) bring $17.40 to $18.00
2 dollar bills ($2.00) bring $18.00 to $20.00
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total change is:
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4 pennies ($0.04)
6 dimes ($0.60)
2 dollar bills ($2.00)
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which is:
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0.04 + 0.60 + 2.00 = 2.64
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check:
20 - 17.36 = 2.64
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