/**
 * 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  Jeff Wyman
 * @version 2.0
 */
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;
		 
   	if (value < 0.0)
	      surcharge = 0.0;
		else
			surcharge = value * PREPARED_FOOD_SURCHARGE_RATE;
		
       return surcharge;       
    }//end preparedFoodSurcharge
    

    /**
     * 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;
		 double taxobject = value;

		if (value < 0.0)
	      tax = 0.0;
		else
			tax = preparedFoodSurcharge(taxobject) + StateTaxes.salesTax(taxobject);

       return tax;       
    }//end preparedFoodTax
    
}//end LocalTaxes