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

[Froggy]

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

 

[virus]

boss will deduct 20cts for every mistake made.

 

[vxzsu]

Don't look what's underneath it.

 

[dancingshoes]

i think it's supposed to bring luck.

 

[Leckmichamarsch]

i think it's supposed to bring luck.

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

 

[zsxnvx]

to pay twenty cents each time to get correct answers.

 

[looneytan]

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

 

[rocket]

Rich man thread
commoners how blend in?

 

[tonychat]

In Thailand, they use wooden penis.

 

[looneytan]

In Thailand, they use wooden penis.

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

 

[Dark Knight]

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

 

[mojito]

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

Mark up prices.

 

[zookeeper]

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]

those coins are used as back-up solar panels

 

[Froggy]

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

 

[Narong Wongwan]

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

 

[Wunderfool]

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

 

[laksaboy]

Digital calculator makes you stupid.

Use this instead:

 

[winnipegjets]

Digital calculator makes you stupid.

Use this instead:

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

 

[Brightkid]

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?