Mike and Ben split the cost of a new lawn mower. The regular price of the mower was $360. They used a 15% off coupon. They paid 6% tax on the reduced price of the mower. In dollars and cents how much did each pay?

Answer 1

360 * 0.15 = 54
360 - 54 = 306

306 * 1.06 = ?

Divide the above answer by 2.

Answer 2

360.00 x .15 = 54.00
360.00 - 54.00 = 306.00
306.00 x .06 = 18.36
306.00 + 18.36 = 324.36
324.36/2 = 162.18