Python Tutorial: Calculating a running total

In this video, we talk about how to write programs that calculate a running total. There are many ways to accomplish this, but all of them involve at least two things: an accumulator variable, and a loop.

We start with a brief discussion of the topic, then map out the logic using flow charting, and finish off with multiple programming examples.

[citizen]

Thanks so much I was having trouble figuring out how to make a loop like this.

[masonp]

Thank you dude. This helped me in a college course. Had the frickin total in the for loop.

[celicablues]

If you see this, and have the time or whatever.
Could you show or help me with a method to get rid of the 'Want to add another number?'
I'd like to have that removed, but still be able to add a number in the loop, but just have to type 'done' to end it or to restart the loop fresh

[madisonversfeld]

Is the total variable in line one considered the sentinel?