Monroe 8125 User Manual page 143

and is ordinarily in the context of adding dollars
and cents. The 8125 also has the ability to
add decimal amounts other than dollars and
cents. If for example we were adding fractional
weights at 4 decimal places, we could add
such amounts without pressing the decimal
key.
Nickel Rounding
nickel rounding is provided for on the 8125.
In the event the US eliminates the penny from
the monetary system, nickel rounding can be
selected. Doing so would round all amounts up
to the nearest nickel automatically. An answer
of 2.22 for example would now become 2.25.
Two Column Addition
Automatic two column addition provides
simultaneously. For example, if one had a
stack of invoices and wanted to add the
invoice amount and the amount of tax at the
same time, two column addition would enable
that facility. Two column addition on the 8125
further formats the tape for right column and
left column. This provides for easy audit of the
tape and associates the tax amount with the
invoice amount for example. The 8125 also
provides powerful automatic calculations not
elsewhere seen on any calculator.
in numerous applications. This feature allows
the user to enter a beginning number using the
number. Again a stack of invoices starting
with Invoice number 101. Each addition will
increment the invoice number.
Running Subtotal on the Printer
The feature enables a running subtotal to
print on the tape after each entry is added.
This feature is ideal for bank statement
reconciliation and when combined with the
the check number, amount of the check and
declining balance to print given the entry of the
check amount only for example.
Paper Saver Mode
The 8125 as a default position prints the total
and advances the paper above the tear off
knife where it is easily read and facilitates
tearing off the paper tape. In the event one
wishes to reduce the amount of spacing
between totals, the paper saver mode can be
set.
Change Sign
Change sign reverses the mathematical sign of
the number.
Independent Memories
Most calculators have an independent memory.
For a memory to be functional, it should have
subtotal and M total. The new 8125 has (2)
4-key independent memories.
Currency Conversion
The 8125 has the ability to convert 5
currencies. This includes a "home" currency
with 4 others.
Up to 6 tax rates may be stored on the 8125.
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