Simple but tedious single math problem - 6 HOUR TURNAROUND.

You have several purchases you need to make from the grocery store.

From the grocery store you need to purchase 1/2 lb cheese, 2 lbs sliced ham, 2 loaves of bread, 3 bags of potato chips, and 2 containers of salsa. You have a coupon for $3.00 off if your purchase totals more than $25.00 or 10% off if the total is more than $30.00. The food sales tax is 4%. What is your total purchase?

Item	Cost
Cheese	$2.99/ lb
Sliced Ham	$4.29/ lb
Bread	$2.49/ loaf
Potato Chips	$1.99/ ea OR 2 for $3.00
Salsa	$3.39/ container

Be sure to include in your response:

· The steps you followed to complete your computations.

· The choice you made regarding which discount to use.

· The total cost of your purchases.

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