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(199.00*tax rate)+199.00=Total

Ex. for Maryland, 6% sales tax.

(199.00*.06)+199.00=Total
(11.94)+199.00=Total
210.94=Total
 
I haven't purchased one yet, but I've read on MR it is taxed on the ACTUAL prices, and not the subsidized prices.
 
Do you need a calculator?

(199.00*tax rate)+199.00=Total

Ex. for Maryland, 6% sales tax.

(199.00*.06)+199.00=Total
(11.94)+199.00=Total
210.94=Total


aww, don't be so harsh.. Maybe he just wanted to know the actual cost rather than the calculated cost.. :cool:
 
basic math requires a computer to do? :eek:
Pen & Paper, been around a few centuries try them.
Even in a dazed, confused mind 200*.06=12.00+200=212-.06=211.94

*IBTL
 
Although your formula also works, I just wanted to break it down as much as possible for this genius. He already claims to have dropped his phone into a toilet.

What a coolguy, "breakin it down" to someone in a forum on a friday night.
 
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