Locksmith Calculator that includes the new fees

A "Locksmith Calculator" could include various features and fields to make it more comprehensive and useful for a locksmith or a customer estimating service costs. Here's a breakdown of what I would include:

1. Basic Input Fields:
   - Trip Fee: The base fee for the locksmith to travel to the location.
   - Service Fee: The fee for the specific locksmith service provided (e.g., unlocking a door, changing a lock).
   - Fees Per Mile: The charge per mile traveled.
   - Miles Traveled: The distance the locksmith traveled to reach the customer.

2. Additional Input Fields:
   - After-Hours Fee: Extra charges if the service is provided outside regular business hours (e.g., late night, weekends).
   - Emergency Service Fee: Additional fees for emergency or urgent service requests.
   - Material Costs: Costs for materials like new locks, keys, or other hardware.
   - Discounts: Any applicable discounts (e.g., senior citizen discount, promotional discounts).
   - Tax Rate: Applicable sales tax for the service.

3. Calculation Features:
   - Mileage Fee Calculation: Automatically calculate the mileage fee based on the miles traveled and the per-mile rate.
   - Total Cost Calculation: Sum of all applicable fees and taxes.
   - Itemized Breakdown: Display an itemized breakdown of each component of the total cost.

4. Output Display:
   - Trip Fee
   - Service Fee
   - Mileage Fee
   - After-Hours Fee (if applicable)
   - Emergency Service Fee (if applicable)
   - Material Costs (if applicable)
   - Discounts (if any)
   - Tax Amount
   - Total Cost

 5. User-Friendly Features:
   - Responsive Design: Ensure the calculator works well on both desktop and mobile devices.
   - Clear Error Messages: Validate user input (e.g., ensure numeric values where needed) and display clear error messages for invalid inputs.
   - Customizable Options: Allow the locksmith to input their specific rates and fees, which can be saved for future use.

6. Advanced Features (Optional):
   - PDF/Email Invoice Generation: Generate an invoice based on the calculated total that can be saved as a PDF or emailed directly to the customer.
   - Customer Information: Input fields for customer details (name, address, contact info) to include on the invoice.
   - Multiple Services: Ability to add multiple services to the same calculation (e.g., unlocking a car + changing a house lock).
   - Historical Data: Save previous calculations for future reference or comparison.

These features would make the Locksmith Calculator a robust tool for both locksmiths and their customers, providing accurate cost estimates and easy-to-understand breakdowns of charges.


<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Locksmith Calculator</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Locksmith Calculator</h1>
    
    <?php
    if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
        $tripFee = floatval($_POST['tripFee']);
        $serviceFee = floatval($_POST['serviceFee']);
        $feesPerMile = floatval($_POST['feesPerMile']);
        $miles = floatval($_POST['miles']);
        $afterHoursFee = floatval($_POST['afterHoursFee']);
        $emergencyServiceFee = floatval($_POST['emergencyServiceFee']);
        $materialCosts = floatval($_POST['materialCosts']);
        $discount = floatval($_POST['discount']);
        $taxRate = floatval($_POST['taxRate']);

        // Calculate the fees
        $mileageFee = $feesPerMile * $miles;
        $subtotal = $tripFee + $serviceFee + $mileageFee + $afterHoursFee + $emergencyServiceFee + $materialCosts;
        $totalCostBeforeDiscount = $subtotal - $discount;
        $taxAmount = $totalCostBeforeDiscount * ($taxRate / 100);
        $totalCost = $totalCostBeforeDiscount + $taxAmount;

        // Display the results
        echo "<h2>Calculation Results:</h2>";
        echo "<p>Trip Fee: $" . number_format($tripFee, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Service Fee: $" . number_format($serviceFee, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Mileage Fee: $" . number_format($mileageFee, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>After-Hours Fee: $" . number_format($afterHoursFee, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Emergency Service Fee: $" . number_format($emergencyServiceFee, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Material Costs: $" . number_format($materialCosts, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Subtotal: $" . number_format($subtotal, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Discount: -$" . number_format($discount, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Tax Amount: $" . number_format($taxAmount, 2) . "</p>";
        echo "<p>Total Cost: $" . number_format($totalCost, 2) . "</p>";
    }
    ?>

    <h2>Enter Locksmith Fees:</h2>
    <form method="post" action="">
        <label for="tripFee">Trip Fee ($):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="tripFee" name="tripFee" required><br><br>

        <label for="serviceFee">Service Fee ($):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="serviceFee" name="serviceFee" required><br><br>

        <label for="feesPerMile">Fees Per Mile ($):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="feesPerMile" name="feesPerMile" required><br><br>

        <label for="miles">Miles Traveled:</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="miles" name="miles" required><br><br>

        <label for="afterHoursFee">After-Hours Fee ($):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="afterHoursFee" name="afterHoursFee"><br><br>

        <label for="emergencyServiceFee">Emergency Service Fee ($):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="emergencyServiceFee" name="emergencyServiceFee"><br><br>

        <label for="materialCosts">Material Costs ($):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="materialCosts" name="materialCosts"><br><br>

        <label for="discount">Discount ($):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="discount" name="discount"><br><br>

        <label for="taxRate">Tax Rate (%):</label><br>
        <input type="text" id="taxRate" name="taxRate"><br><br>

        <input type="submit" value="Calculate">
    </form>
</body>
</html>

How It Works:
1. Form Submission**: The user inputs the Trip Fee, Service Fee, Fees Per Mile, Miles Traveled, After-Hours Fee, Emergency Service Fee, Material Costs, Discounts, and Tax Rate.
2. Calculations**:
   - Mileage Fee = Fees Per Mile × Miles Traveled
   - Subtotal = Trip Fee + Service Fee + Mileage Fee + After-Hours Fee + Emergency Service Fee + Material Costs
   - Total Cost Before Discount = Subtotal - Discount
   - Tax Amount = Total Cost Before Discount × (Tax Rate / 100)
   - Total Cost = Total Cost Before Discount + Tax Amount
3. Results Display: The script displays an itemized breakdown of each fee and the total cost.

This enhanced calculator provides a more detailed estimate and allows for a wide range of scenarios to be covered, making it a versatile tool for both locksmiths and customers.

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