this tip calculator lab was to help us have a better understanding in coding from the previous lab we  did in python syntax. When completing this lab i had to have an understanding in coding. In order to complete the 5 stages of the lab we had to follow the instructions which told us how and where to place the coding. I had to discover the cost of the meal, tax and tip. Once i found the cost or amount of the meal, tax and tip i had to find the total amount. we had to place the codes in certain lines to complete the coding.