/**
 * A utility class that can be used to calculate local taxes.
 *
 * In this case, the only local taxes are on prepared foods.
 *
 *
 * This work complies with the JMU Honor Code.
 *
 * @author  Jonn Callahan
 * @version 1.0 9/14/08
 */
public class LocalTaxes
{
    private static double PREPARED_FOOD_SURCHARGE_RATE = 0.07;


    /**
     * Calculate the surcharge on prepared food
     *
     * @param value   The value of the prepared food
     * @return        The surcharge (in dollars)
     */
    public static double preparedFoodSurcharge(double value)
    {
       double   surcharge;
       
       surcharge = value*PREPARED_FOOD_SURCHARGE_RATE;
       if(surcharge<0)
       	  surcharge=0;
       	  
       return surcharge;       
    }//end method
    

    /**
     * Calculate the tax on prepared food
     *
     * @param value   The value of the prepared food
     * @return        The tax (in dollars)
     */
    public static double preparedFoodTax(double value)
    {
       double   tax;

       tax = StateTaxes.salesTax(value)+preparedFoodSurcharge(value);

       return tax;       
    }//end method
}//end class