And better yet, find 2-3 unique Web Service providers - That way, in case one website is down, you can write code that will retrieve data from the 2nd provider, in case the 1st provider times out.
I like doing things myself too, and having total control over everything - but in cases like this, it usually is better to let a web service handle the work. Just make sure and cover the bases, with multiple web service providers. Hope that little tidbit of info helps :) Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Coning Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 10:50 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Validating Zip Code for Tax Purposes Never done it before, but have you considered finding a Web Service provider that does it for you and all you have to do is pass it the variables? Here's one I found quickly doing a google search: http://www.strikeiron.com/ProductDetail.aspx?p=105 By using a web service provider to manage this for you, then you don't have to worry about tax codes and law changes. No liability! Doug Coning Senior Web Development Programmer FORUM Solutions, LLC > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Digital Rust > Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 11:42 AM > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: [Flashcoders] Validating Zip Code for Tax Purposes > > Hi, everyone > > I'm building an ecommerce site and need to calculate state tax for > California based upon user input in a zip code field. > > Has anyone done this before? Would you possibly have some example code > or point me in the right direction? > > Thanks, > Dave > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com This e-mail and any attachment(s) are intended for the specified recipient(s) only and are legally protected. If you have received this communication in error, please "reply to" sender's e-mail address with notification of the error and then destroy this message in all electronic and physical forms. _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
