Tanto-Cashier-Tool

This is a basic simple Python application that was developed by me for solving a problem that I was facing while working at a restaurant at Auroville. The restaurant had different discounts for different type of people like residents have -20%, Volunteers have -10% and outsiders have +5% Tax. I built this application to solve a real world problem.

The Problem

Working at a restaurant in Auroville, I encountered a daily challenge with the cashier system. The restaurant had a complex pricing structure with different rates for different groups:

• Residents: 20% discount
• Volunteers: 10% discount
• Outsiders: 5% tax added

Manual calculations were time-consuming and error-prone, especially during busy periods. This created bottlenecks and frustrated both staff and customers.

The Solution

I developed this Python application using TkInter for the GUI to automate the cashier calculations. This shows my solution-oriented mentality in solving real-life problems with technology.

Key Features

• Simple GUI: Built with Python’s TkInter module for easy use by restaurant staff
• Automated Calculations: Eliminates manual calculation errors
• Multiple Customer Types: Supports residents, volunteers, and outsiders with their respective pricing
• Real-World Tested: Actually used in a working restaurant environment

Technology Stack

• Python 3: Core programming language
• TkInter: GUI framework for the user interface
• Desktop Application: Standalone tool that runs locally

Impact

This tool streamlined the cashier process at the restaurant, reducing calculation time and eliminating pricing errors. It demonstrated how simple technology solutions can solve immediate real-world problems effectively.

This project represents my early approach to identifying pain points in daily operations and creating practical software solutions to address them - a philosophy I continue to apply in my development work today.