Thread: How do I fix this to make the program work?

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    How do I fix this to make the program work?

    So it's supposed to scan xx.xx euro and if the money is less than the person has to pay, it prints a message asking them to pay <the remaining> more. The code is:

    Code:
    handed_in = 0; 
    remaining = pay;
    
    while (handed_in < pay) {
                scanf("%lf", &handed_in);
                remaining = remaining - handed_in;
                if (remaining > 0) {
                    printf("PAY %5.2lf more \n", remaining);
                }
            }
    After this, I'm covering the case according to which the person has paid more money than owed, in which case the change is provided.

    THE PROBLEM IS: if I pay less the first time, and when asked to pay more, I pay MORE than asked, the program stops scanning and nothing happens. But if I do pay more the first time, things work OK.

    So how do I go about this? Replying would mean the world to me.


    example:
    It says PAY 8.40.
    I enter 3.
    It says PAY 5.40 more.
    I enter 3.
    It says PAY 2.40 more.
    I enter 3.
    And nothing happens next. :/
    Last edited by Xpl0ReRChR; 11-03-2011 at 09:02 AM.

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    You need to keep a running total of the amount handed in and compare that with pay, or check if remaining > 0 to control your loop. Right now, handed_in only tracks the amount handed in on that one payment.

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    Update: The following morning I just woke up and finished the algorithm, before even reading your answer. Looks like I could have used an 8-hour sleep before asking. You were obviously correct and thank you for replying.

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