Solution 11268: Unexpected Rounded Results Displayed on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL™.
How do I ensure that all possible decimal places are displayed on the BA II PLUS or BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL?
The BA II PLUS and BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL financial calculators store numeric values internally to an accuracy of 13 digits, but the number of decimal places displayed can be specified. When using the floating decimal option only up to 9 digits are displayed. Results exceeding 9 digits appear in scientific notation.Changing the number of decimal places affects the display only. Except for amortization and depreciation results, the calculator does not round internal values.
Follow the steps provided below to ensure that all possible decimal places (up to 9) are displayed when performing calculations on the BA II PLUS and the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL financial calculators.
1) Press [2ND] [FORMAT].
2) Press [9] [ENTER].
3) Press [2ND] [QUIT].
Now, results will be displayed with all possible (up to 9) decimal places displayed.
Please see the BA II PLUS or BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL guidebooks for additional information.