Whenever I try to add or subtract a number with a decimal in it, when I press the + or - key, it rounds the number I entered either up or down to the nearest whole number.

Use the (-) key to the right of the decimal point key when entering a negative number. The - key to the right of the 6 key is for subtracting something from something else. In order to subtract from something, if you don't specify anything then the calculator uses the previous answer as designated by "Ans." The same thing happens with the + key for example, because it adds something to something else.

For the "-" did you use the subtract key "-" or the negative key "(-)" to the right of the decimal point?
If you used the subtract key then you need something between it and the "=" since the "0.5x" has to be subtracted from something.

Press the (-) key located just to the right of the decimal point key before entering the exponent. Don't use the - key to the right of the 6 and 9 keys, this is to subtract one number from another. The (-) key is for negating numbers.

All you need to know is how to enter a number in scientific notation. As to the operations you do them the usual way: For example, to multiply you enter a number (in any notation) press the multiplication key then enter the second number (in any notation) and press the = sign to get the result.

The problem is that the result may not be in scientific notation format. But for that you can configure the calculator to always show results in scientific format. Here is how to force that. Press [SHIFT][MODE] to enter (SetUp). In the screen that displays enter the number for the option SCI. You will then be prompted to specify the number of decimal digits. You will enter a number between 0 and 9. If you select 0 you will not have decimals in the result, and if you enter 9 you will have 9 decimals. What is the appropriate number of decimal place to keep in the FINAL result will depend on the number of significant digits in the measuremnets.

To enter a number in scientific notation (ex: 6.25x10^(-4))
You enter the so-called mantissa 6.25
You press the key at the bottom of keypad that is marked as [X10^x]
You enter the change sign (-) followed by the exponent 4

If your calculator is in MathIO you will be able to verify that what was entered is exactly what was neant. In MathIO, you move cursor up or down using the Up or Down arrow. When you finish entering the exponent you use the right arrow to bring cursor to the main level.

How do I program tax rate into my calculator?
Non-printing models (also applies to HR-8TE printing calculator):

1. Press [AC]
2. Hold [SET/%] key for about 2 seconds
3. Press [TAX+]
4. Input the tax rate
5. Press [SET/%]


Printing models (except HR-8TE):

1. Have calculator in "print" mode
2. Press [CA]
3. Hold [SET/%] key for about 3 seconds
4. Input the tax rate
5. Press [TAX+]
6. Press [SET/%]
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Enter only the numerals, not the letters.
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^Top What is the [F CUT 5/4] switch or [DEC] F, 0, 2 button for?
The HR-8TE/HR-8TM have a [DEC] key with F, 0, 2, and 5/4 over it, while many other calculators models have a switch labeled [F CUT 5/4].
The button or switch can control rounding off to a certain number of decimal places. F is floating point (no F indicator on screen), 0 rounds off to 0 places after decimal point, and 2 rounds off to 2 places after decimal point.
The 5/4 applies to either the 0 or 2 modes, and describes the type of rounding off that is performed. The calculator will round down if the digit after the one you are rounding to is 4 or lower, and round up if the digit is 5 or higher.
^Top What is the [5,4,3,2,1,0 ADD (2)] switch used for?
This switch is used to determine how many decimal places your answer is displayed in.
ADD (2) is often used for monetary calculations, so that it is not necessary to enter the decimal point. It is automatically placed two decimal places from the end for cents. For example, entering 123 will display as 1.23.
^Top Why do I get 111.1111... when I calculate 100+10%?
This is a markup on price procedure. The formula is as follows:
Markup%=(Markup Price-Cost)/(Markup Price)
^Top Why do I get the wrong answer when doing a percent calculation?
Make sure that you are following the correct procedure.
Adding 10%: 200 [×] 10 [%] [+]
Subtract 10%: 200 [×] 10 [%] [-]
^Top What tests are calculators permitted for?
AP Calculus requires a graphing calculator.
Any graphing or scientific calculator is permitted on the following as long as it does not have a QWERTY keyboard, electronic writing pad or a pen-input/stylus-driven interface:
PSAT/NMSQT, SAT I
SAT II Math, IC & IIC
AP Statistics (graphing expected)
AP Chemistry
AP Physics

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ILLUSTRATIONS ¦ FIGURES ¦ ILUSTRACIONES¦ ILUSTRA??ES
Removable tab
Languette
Leng?eta extracci?n
Alavanca usada para o rolo
Ink roller
Rouleau encreur
Tamp?n de tinta
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English
Your Texas Instruments calculator has a built-in printer for producing a permanent record printout of
your calculations with negative numbers printed in red. A big, easy-to-read display also enables you to
check entries or perform quick calculations without printing.
GETTING STARTED
OFF ON PRT IC GT
POWER
1. Connect the calculator to a proper power outlet (110-120V or 220-240V
where available).
2. The calculator is turned on by setting the POWER switch to the PRT
position.
Inserting the paper (see illustrations 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page ii).
1. Turn on the calculator.
2. Open the printer compartment cover by pressing down on its front edge and sliding it back in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Fit the roll of paper on the holder so that it unrolls from the bottom, with the loose end toward the
calculator.
4. Cut the end of the paper squarely and insert it firmly into the printer slot on the back of the
calculator.
5. Press & until the paper is in the printing position.
Replacing the ink roller (see illustrations 5 and 6 on page ii)
1. Turn the calculator off and tear off the excess paper.
2. Remove the printer cover by pressing down on both sides of the front edge and sliding back in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the old ink roller by lifting it with the removal tab.
4. Insert the new ink roller into the compartment and press down gently until it snaps into place. Close
the printer compartment.
Note: The old ink rollers should not be refilled. Replacement rollers can be obtained from your local
retailer. The warranty does not cover ink roller replacement.
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SELECTION SWITCH SETTINGS
OFF ON PRT IC GT
POWER ROUND
: 5/4 9 + F 0 2 3
DECIMAL
4
TAX
SET CALC
Set the POWER, ROUND, DECIMAL and TAX switches as required.
Note: The TAX switch is spring-loaded to return to CALC when it is moved to SET and released.
The switch settings are summarized in the following table:
SWITCH SETTING FUNCTION
POWER ON
PRT
IC
GT
No printout is provided; however, the display can be printed by pressing
4.
The printer provides a printout of your calculations but does not count them.
The printer is on and an item count of additions and subtractions to or from
the register is printed when sub-totaled or totaled.
The GT position controls whether or not the totals from the independent add
register are accumulated in the grand total register.
ROUND Rounds the result of a calculation to the selected number of decimal places.
:
5/4
9
Truncates the result to the selected number of decimal places.
Rounds the result up or down according to its value. For example, when the
DECIMAL switch is set to 2, the result is rounded up if the third decimal
position is 5 or more and rounded down if it is 4 or less.
Rounds the result up to the selected number of decimal places.
Ex. 220 P 6
Setup: PRINTER: PRT, ROUND: :
DECIMAL: 2, TAX: CALC
Ex. 220 P 6
Setup: PRINTER: PRT, ROUND: 5/4
DECIMAL: 2, TAX: CALC
Press Display Printout Press Display Printout
2 0. 0¦ C
220 ' 220. 220¦ P
6 3 36.66 6¦ =
36¦66 ?
2 0. 0¦ C
220 ' 220. 220¦ P
6 3 36.67 6¦ =
36¦67 ?
DECIMAL + Add mode: All results are given with two decimal places. For addition and
subtraction only, a decimal point is automatically placed to the left of the last
two digits entered, unless the number already includes a decimal point.
F Floating mode: Any results are displayed and printed with the maximum
number of decimal places.
0 2 3 4 Fixed decimal mode: Sets the number of decimals to 0, 2, 3, or 4.
3
TAX SET
CALC
Lets you enter a tax rate to perform tax calculations.
Stores the tax rate. Pressing ! or " after a tax rate has been entered,
adds/subtracts the stored tax rate to/from the value in the display.
Ex. VAT = 17.5 %
100 + VAT
Ex. VAT = 17.5 %
235 - VAT
Setup: PRINTER: PRT, DECIMAL: F, ROUND: 5/4, TAX: CALC
Move and hold the TAX switch to SET. Press 217 L 5 and release the TAX switch. It
automatically returns to CALC. 17.5% is printed.
Press Display Printout Press Display Printout
2 0. 0¦ C
100! 117.5 100¦
17¦5 @
117¦5 ?
2 0. 0¦ C
235" 200. 235¦
N35¦ @
200¦ ?
Note: The most common setup is POWER: PRT, ROUND: 5/4, DECIMAL: 2, TAX: CALC. Use these
positions for the examples unless other settings are given.
KEY DESCRIPTIONS
Basic keys
I Clear Entry: Clears an entry, enabling you to enter another number in its place. Note
that this key does not clear the add register.
2 Clear Key: Clears the add register, any pending operations, and the display. 0.C is
printed. Does not clear the memory.
( Right Shift: Deletes the right-most digit entered from an entry before an operation key is
pressed. Shifts the remaining digits one place to the right.
L Decimal Point: Enters a decimal point.
4 Date/Non-Add: Prints a date (such as 12¦10¦96) or a number for reference purposes.
Does not affect calculations. This entry is printed on the left side of the printout, the date
or number preceded by the # sign.
& Paper Advance: Advances the printing paper.
Addition and subtraction keys
9 Add: Adds a number to the add register. Displays the cumulated result.
: Subtotal: Gives the intermediate total from the add register. Using this key does not
affect the contents of the add register.
. Subtract: Subtracts a number from the add register. Displays the cumulated result.
E Total: Gives the total from the add register, and then clears the register.
4
Multiplication, division, percent and margin keys
? Multiply: Multiplies the number in the display by the next value entered.
' Divide: Divides the number in the display by the next value entered.
3 Equals: Completes any pending multiplication or division operation.
> Percent: Calculates percentages, ratios, add-ons (e.g. of VAT), or discounts.
# Gross Profit Margin: Calculates the selling price of an item when its cost and gross
profit (or loss) margin are known; also used to obtain a price excluding VAT.
Ex.
Cost: 594
Profit margin: 40%
Press:2 594 # 40 3
Answer:
Selling price: 990
Gross profit: 396
Ex.
Selling price including VAT: 252
VAT %: 20%
Press: 252 # 20 . 3
Answer:
Selling price excluding VAT: 210
VAT: 42
/ Grand Total: Gives the grand total of the operations previously performed and stored in the
Grand Total register. Every time a total is obtained with E it is cumulated into this register
(printout shows G+) which is only cleared when / is pressed twice. During long
calculations, if / is not used, this re

PRINT KEY: To save paper you can only print what is displayed, even in non-print mode. Pressing after the entry of a number will print the entry with the symbol “#” even in non-print mode. Pressing will insert a separator into a number entry such as a code, date, etc. Separators are displayed as a period and dashes but printed as periods. MEMORY + KEY / PRINT ON / OFF KEY: Pressing selects print mode or non-print mode. Cause the calculator to operate in a display / print or display only mode, depending upon the calculator’s present state. “P” on the display: Print mode. “NP” on the display: Non-print mode. MEMORY – KEY / DECIMAL SELECTION KEY: Pressing sets the number of decimal places in the result. “F” on the display: The answer is displayed in the floating decimal system. “3, 2, 1, 0” on the display: Presets the number of decimal places in the answer. “A” on the display (Add mode): The decimal point in addition and subtraction entries is automatically positioned to the 2nd digit from the lowest digit of entry number. Use of the add mode permits addition and subtraction of numbers without entry of the decimal point. Use of , and will automatically override the add mode and decimally correct answers will be printed.

use the + key after each number to add the total will appear on screen. When all numbers have been added, enter number to subtract and then press - key. The subtracted number will appear in read on the paper (if two color). and then press the star key to get total.

try =round(x,2)-.01

I'm in Australia and only going on the program manual for your area, it states that canadian tax is tax on tax? if this is true then you probably entered a code for add on or add in tax and thereby changed it all.

you need the following

tax table address
1 125
2 225
3 325
4 425

rounding off codes
rounding off to 2 decimal places is 50
rounding up to 2 decimal places is 90
cut off to 2 decimal places is 00

tax system code
tax table with out tax rate 01
tax table with tax rate and add on rate 02
add in tax rate 03
Canadian tax-on-tax rate 04

starting point
to get the starting point you multiply by 100 and subtract 1
eg 50 cents = 0.50 X 100 - 1 = 50 - 1 = 49
eg $4 = 4.00 x 100 -1 = 399

to program the tables go through these steps

go to program 3
tax table address eg 125
subtotal
tax rate
ca/amt tend
starting point eg 0.50 = 49
ca/amt tend
rounding eg 50
tax system eg 04
ca/amt tend
ca/amt tend

here you have 2 choices,

press ca/amt tend to go to the next tax table ie 225 and start over by entering the tax rate and go through the procedure again

or

press subtotal to finalise the tax table you are on

Hope this helps,

Adam