CalcList's 'Row Referencing': The Ultimate Solution for Complex Financial Calculations

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What's the biggest flaw of a standard calculator? It can't handle logic. Example: Price after discount and tax: (100 + 200) * 0.8 * 1.1. If you want to change 200 to 300, you have to re-type everything.

CalcList introduces programming-level Row Referencing to solve this.

How to Use It?

You can define a variable name for each line (or use default line1).

• Line 1 (Item A): 100
• Line 2 (Item B): 200
• Line 3 (Subtotal): line1 + line2 -> Result 300
• Line 4 (Discount): line3 * 0.8 -> Result 240
• Line 5 (Total): line4 * 1.1 -> Result 264

Why is it Powerful?

When you realize Item B is actually 300, just edit Line 2. Line 3, Line 4, Line 5 all update automatically!

This isn't just calculation; it's building a mini automated math model. Whether for mortgages, salary after tax, or engineering estimates, row referencing saves the day.