HP 10bII - Rounding Numbers; Messages

Rounding Numbers
The calculator stores and calculates using 12-digit
numbers. When 12 digit accuracy is not desirable, use
OE to round the number to the displayed format
before using it in a calculation. Rounding numbers
is useful when you want the actual (dollars and
cents) monthly payment.
Keys: Display: Description:
QOSDGSaSS
9.87654321_
Enters
a
number
with
more
than
two non-
zero
decimal
places.
Cas) 9.88 Displays two decimal
places.
omo
987654321000
Displays
all
digits
with-
out
the
decimal
while
you
press
(3.
Qao
9.88
Rounds
to
two
decimal
places
(specified
by
pressing
Q09).
Cose)
988000000000
Shows
rounded,
stored
number.
Messages
The HP 10BII displays messages about the status of the calculator or
informs you that you have attempted an incorrect operation. To clear a
message from the display, press © or ©. Sce “Messages” on
page 137 for a list of meanings.
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