BFH> I just had a mass confusion situation with this @ that caused
BFH> some real problems. I read it as "at" in computer lingo, but
BFH> as "each" in commercial use.
BFH> So in commerical use it normally is used as
BFH> 500 pcs $3.00 @
Where is it written like that???  I've NEVER seen it written
that way!
BFH> But here is the problem, some people write it like
BFH> 500 pcs @ $3.00
As I've seen it on EVERY cash register tape I've seen.
500 (pieces)  @  (the price of) $3.00
             (AT) 
            
BFH> The former is $1,500 total
BFH> and the latter appears to be saying 500 pcs at $3.00 total.
BFH> It made a big problem for me on an order. What is the proper
BFH> way to express it for commerical purposes?
I should also point out from my days of using a cash register
that if I was entering your order I would push the following
buttons:
   5 0 0  @  3 00
Would you like to post some more information what your situation
is, what your business is, etc.
--- Maximus 2.02
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