Texas Instruments TI5019 User Manual - Page 4

Rounding # No indicator Results are rounded up or down, depending on the value and decimal setting (if $ = 2, 2.349 rounds to 2.35). P Results are rounded up (if $ = 1, 2.33 rounds to 2.4). Q Results are rounded down (if $ = 1, 2.33 rounds to 2.3). Using Decimals $ No indicator The number of decimal places varies based on the result. 0,1,2,3,4,6 Sets the number of decimal places to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6. A Lets you add and subtract numbers without entering the decimal point (key in 5321 to enter 53.21). AII Lets you multiply and divide numbers without entering the decimal point (key in 3 x 250 = to enter 3 x 2.50 = 7.50). Clearing Errors and Overflows Correcting Entry Errors If you have not pressed an operation key: • To clear an incorrect entry, press K. • To clear the last digit, press %. Error and Overflow Conditions and Indicators If you divide by zero or calculate a selling price using a margin of 100%, an error occurs. The calculator prints 0 .* and a row of dashes and displays E. An overflow occurs if you calculate a result with too many digits for the calculator to display or print. The calculator displays E and prints a row of dashes and the first ten digits of the result with the decimal shifted 10 places to the left of its correct position. To clear an error or overflow condition, press K. The memory is not cleared unless the error or overflow occurred in a memory calculation. 3