On those machines it certainly *still is* a nice feature. Yes, some
small businesses still use 40–50 year old adding machines. Why? Because
they still work and are always at hand. You don't have to open an app
with 'features', you just do quick math. (and yes, some companies still
manufacture them today!)
I liked them so much and was so used to them, and fast on them, I
managed to find a Java applet that implemented one on the desktop for
times when I didn't have an adding machine. It could even 'run a tape'
that you could 'cut' and save (and print!) if need be.
And those machines are why I'm also partial to full keyboards with a
number pad. I can't abide having to type numbers repetitively from the
top row.
Regards,
Adrien
On 12/1/23 7:13 PM, R. Victor Klassen wrote:
Years ago - like in the 60s and 70s, there were adding machines - things that
were replaced with what we now call calculators - that had a ‘feature’ - in
some case the only mode of operating - that the decimal point was assumed two
to the left of the last digit. This was a great time saver - you never had to
hit the decimal point between dollars and cents - if there was no decimal, it
just assumed you were typing cents. They typically had a 00 button too, so
when you actually wanted integer dollars, you didn’t have to type .00 (three
key strokes) just 00 (one).
I have got to believe “automatic decimal” is emulating that behaviour. And no
wonder nobody has that setting on anymore.
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