Rounding a number, Exchanging periods and commas in numbers – HP 17bII+ User Manual
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Rounding a Number
The
@r
function rounds the number in the calculator line to the
number of displayed decimal places. Subsequent calculations use the
rounded value.
Starting with two displayed decimal places:
Keys: Display:
Description:
5.787
D
4
I
Four decimal places are
displayed.
D
All significant digits;
trailing zeros dropped.
D
2
I
Two decimal places are
displayed.
@S
(hold)
Temporarily shows full
precision.
@r
@S
(hold)
Rounds the number to two
decimal places.
Exchanging Periods and Commas in Numbers
To exchange the periods and commas used for the decimal point and
digit separators in a number:
1. Press
D
to access the DSP (display) menu.
2. Specify the decimal point by pressing
or
. Pressing
sets a period as the decimal point and comma as the digit
separator (U.S. mode). (For example, 1,000,000.00.) Pressing
sets a comma as the decimal point and period as the digit
separator (non-U.S. mode). (For example, 1.000.000,00.)