A coin stuck on a calculator - what's the story?

Froggy · Jul 5, 2015

Anyone noticed shop owners like to stick a coin on their calculators like this, anyone know the reason for this?

virus · Jul 5, 2015

boss will deduct 20cts for every mistake made.

vxzsu · Jul 5, 2015

Don't look what's underneath it.

dancingshoes · Jul 5, 2015

i think it's supposed to bring luck.

Leckmichamarsch · Jul 5, 2015

dancingshoes said:
i think it's supposed to bring luck.

for ministers to calculate their enormous pay, bonus, cpf, interests etc..........

zsxnvx · Jul 5, 2015

to pay twenty cents each time to get correct answers.

looneytan · Jul 5, 2015

same as bus conductors in the old days, when they gave you changes they pulled coin out from their ears

Ralders · Jul 5, 2015

Rich man thread
commoners how blend in?

tonychat · Jul 5, 2015

In Thailand, they use wooden penis.

looneytan · Jul 5, 2015

tonychat said:
In Thailand, they use wooden penis.

so your ladyboy uses wooden penis now! your cock can not serve shim anymore!

Dark Knight · Jul 5, 2015

Give you a hint.
What do you always prefer to do with a calculator?

mojito · Jul 5, 2015

Dark Knight said:
Give you a hint.
What do you always prefer to do with a calculator?

Mark up prices.

zookeeper · Jul 5, 2015

I think it is meant for the left thumb to grip when one uses left hand to hold calculator and right hand to punch keys.

Semaj2357 · Jul 5, 2015

those coins are used as back-up solar panels :wink:

Froggy · Jul 5, 2015

Really wonder who is right here. Should have asked the guy in J Linderberg in Suntec. Will try to find out more.

Narong Wongwan · Jul 5, 2015

This means the calculator is for doing real business....cash terms.
Not for school kids to solve math problems

Wunderfool · Jul 5, 2015

Nowaday, calculators look all alike. Sticking a coin on your calculator identifies it as yours.

laksaboy · Jul 5, 2015

Digital calculator makes you stupid.

Use this instead:

winnipegjets · Jul 5, 2015

laksaboy said:
Digital calculator makes you stupid.

Use this instead:

This is in the reason why the Ah Tiongs had fallen behind.

Brightkid · Jul 5, 2015

laksaboy said:
Digital calculator makes you stupid.

Use this instead:

Looks like a cute calculator. I want one!

Where to put battery and where's the ON/OFF switch? And where on it is best to stick the coin?