anybody know if there is such a thing as an on-line adding machine?

[Kali]

or something to download? not just a calculator, but something that would keep a running tally like an adding machine.

[tridim]

1. I probably don't understand what you want, but Google does addition

http://www.google.com/intl/en/help/features.html#calculator

This is my favorite example: 1.21 GW / 88 mph
http://www.google.com/search?q=1.21+GW+%2F+88+mph

[Speck Tater]

2. A calculator DOES keep a running tally.

I don't get what you want that any calculator program can't deliver.

[Kali]

11. what do you mean?

I mean like when I add a bunch of numbers (receipts for taxes for example) so I can see them all.

67.87
52.36
32.78
47.39
etc

there is a calculator in my start menu, but it does't show the previous numbers as you go, just the total or current entry

[Hepburn]

19. You want something that runs a tape, right....

...so you can ck to make sure you in-putted the right numbers after you are done with all the entries you have to do.

I transpose numbers all over the place and have to run a tape on anything and everything I do.

I just have a regular adding machine ~~ with a tape ~~ on my desk. Sorry, wish I could help.

[Kali]

22. yeah I had been planning to get one, but then it hit me "I bet there is something on the internets!"

and if anybody knew it would be DUers.

[The Stranger]

3. A spreadsheet?

[Kali]

12. yeah I guess that would work too

[parasim]

4. I did a quick Google search for one...

maybe this would work for you? It's freeware.



http://www.dirfile.com/deskcalc_se.htm

edit: added screenshot

[Kali]

13. oooh yeah that looks good to try

I found one on google too, but wasn't sure if the site was safe or what - hoping somebody just knew or already used one

does it tie into your number keys on the keyboard or do you have to use a cursor?

[parasim]

20. I would imagine it does, but...

I have no idea, like I said, I just did a quick Google search. the keywords I used were: virtual adding machine with running total

The description doesn't mention if it does, but I can't imagine it not using the number pad. I haven't used it though and can't vouch for the site I linked to.

I'd try it out myself, since i've always wanted one like that, but I use a Mac.

Hope you find what you're looking for.

[blondeatlast]

5. Do you need to be able to save? Otherwise, the Google calc shoudl work fine.

:shrug:

[Kali]

17. not sure - probably not

just want to make sure all the numbers were entered correctly...when you add a long series of numbers on a regular calculator you can't see what you entered except just right when you enter it - then when your final total comes out you can't be sure you even got them all!

[Wiley50]

6. windows> all programs> accessories> calculator n/t

[Kali]

21. I have that shortcutted (is that a word?)

but it doesn't show the "list" of entries/calculations like an adding machine would on its tape

[L. Coyote]

7. search "calculator shareware" and download yur pick. If you own a nice

calculator, sometimes a computer version is downloadable. There's trialware too, even advanced statistics apps.

[tabasco]

8. Open Office Calc spreadsheet.

Takes some time to learn how to use but time well spent.

http://www.openoffice.org/

[King Coal]

9. I looked at on-lineaddingmachine.com and they were all out.

:rofl:

[Kali]

18. tax season coming heh heh

[BrotherBuzz]

10. My dinosaur Mac computer has a calculator with a virtual paper tape

with a time date stamp. It shows every keystroke and I can copy and print it if I need to...

[Kali]

15. cool

too bad I don't have a dinosaur Mac ;-)

[flvegan]

14. What is the source of the data you're trying to capture?

Can't believe this hasn't been asked.

[Kali]

16. the source? uhhh

I want to do simple calculations - percentage, add and subtract but especially add long series of numbers - receipts for example

is that what you meant by source? entered by hand off of paper copies???

[Kali]

23. Thanks everybody - I am going to give the one parasim posted in post #4

I'll let you know how it works.

[Kali]

24. it works great! thanks again

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