Tip Calculator Program in C++

Objective of the Program

The objective of this program is to calculate the tip amount based on two inputs: the total bill amount and the tip percentage. After calculating the tip, the program will display the total amount to pay including the tip. This is a useful tool for quick calculations when dining out or paying for services.

Code for Tip Calculator in C++

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    // Declare variables
    double billAmount, tipPercentage, tipAmount, totalAmount;

    // Ask user for the bill amount
    cout << "Enter the total bill amount: $";
    cin >> billAmount;

    // Ask user for the tip percentage
    cout << "Enter the tip percentage (e.g., 15 for 15%): ";
    cin >> tipPercentage;

    // Calculate the tip amount
    tipAmount = (billAmount * tipPercentage) / 100;

    // Calculate the total amount to pay
    totalAmount = billAmount + tipAmount;

    // Display the result
    cout << "Tip Amount: $" << tipAmount << endl;
    cout << "Total Amount (Bill + Tip): $" << totalAmount << endl;

    return 0;
}

Explanation of the Program

Here’s a breakdown of how the program works:

• Input: The program first asks for the total bill amount and the desired tip percentage from the user.
• Tip Calculation: The program then calculates the tip by multiplying the bill amount by the tip percentage (converted into a decimal form by dividing by 100).
• Total Amount: After calculating the tip, the program adds it to the original bill amount to calculate the total amount to be paid.
• Output: Finally, the program outputs the tip amount and the total amount (bill + tip) for the user to view.

How to Run the Program

To run this program:

1. Open your C++ development environment (e.g., Code::Blocks, Visual Studio, or any online compiler).
2. Create a new C++ file and paste the code above into the file.
3. Compile and run the program. You’ll be prompted to enter the bill amount and the tip percentage.
4. The program will display the calculated tip and the total amount to pay.