Fruit Calculator

The Fruit Calculator allows users to select a type of fruit, input quantity and price information, and calculates the total cost, bulk discount, final price, and days since purchase, all while providing a price per piece after discount.

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Using the Fruit Calculator

Purpose

The Fruit Calculator helps you calculate the total and final cost of your fruit purchases, accounting for discounts on bulk purchases and summarizing the cost per fruit.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Selecting the Type of Fruit

  • Select Fruit: From the dropdown menu, choose the type of fruit you wish to purchase. Options include Apple, Orange, Banana, and Grape.
  • This selection is mandatory for the calculation to proceed.

2. Inputting Quantity

  • Quantity (pieces): Enter the number of fruit pieces you wish to purchase in the provided field.
  • This should be a whole number between 1 and 1000, and it is a necessary input.

3. Setting the Price per Unit

  • Price per Unit ($): Input the cost of one piece of fruit in dollars and cents.
  • The amount must be between $0.01 and $100. This input is compulsory.

4. Entering the Purchase Date

  • Purchase Date: Select the date on which you plan to purchase the fruit within the year 2024.
  • This field is essential and must fall between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

5. Reviewing the Results

  • Total Cost: Automatically calculated as the quantity of fruit multiplied by the price per piece. Displayed in USD with two decimal precision.
  • Bulk Discount: If the quantity is 10 or more, a 10% discount on the total cost is applied. This is shown in USD with two decimal precision.
  • Final Price: The total cost minus any bulk discount, also shown in USD with two decimal precision.
  • Price Per Piece After Discount: The final price divided by the quantity to get the discounted price per piece in USD, rounded to two decimal places.
  • Days Since Purchase: The number of days from today’s date to the purchase date, without decimals.

This guide should help you navigate through the calculator efficiently to determine the cost efficiency of your fruit purchases.