unexpected T_VARIABLE when multiplying two numbers

skiabox

<?php # Script 1.8 - numbers.php

//Set the variables
$quantity = 30;	//Buying 30 widgets
$price = 119.95;
$taxrate = .05	//5% sales tax

//Calculate the total
16 $total = $quantity * $price;
$total = $total + ($total * $taxrate);	//Calculate and add the tax

//Format the total
$total = number_format ($total, 2);

//Print the results
echo '<p>You are purchasing <b>' .
	 $quantity . '</b> widget(s) at a cost
	 of <b>$' . $price . '</b> each. With
	 tax, the total comes to <b>$' . $total .
	 '</b>.</p>'


?>

I get Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_VARIABLE in line 16.
Thnx.

PS : (Does it have to do with regional settings?)

HalfaBee

You have a missing ;

$taxrate = .05 //5% sales tax

skiabox

Oh thanks.
I have zend ide.
Is there a setting in the preferences so that it can warn me of such errors?

HalfaBee

Php's error reporting is a bit dodgy in my opinion.

Always look at lines before the error line number reported.

Weedpacket

skiabox wrote:
Is there a setting in the preferences so that it can warn me of such errors?

Yes, under "Editing".