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To subtract a percentage:

Type the total amount

Press the "Sell" key

Type the percentage you want to subtract

Press the "MGN" key

Total minus percentage will display on screen

Example:

To subtract 20 per cent from 150, type:

150 [SELL] 20 [MGN]

To add a percentage:

You have to cheat on this one

Move the top switch to "Rate Set"

Type the percentage you want to add

Press the "Tax+" key

Type the total amount

Press the "Tax+" key

Total plus percentage will display on screen

Example:

To add 20 per cent to 150:

First slide switch to "Rate Set"

Type 20

Press [Tax+]

Slide switch back to "GT"

Type 150 [Tax+]

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