Fill in the box after the $ symbol on the same line with 470.00, remembering to include the decimal component of the 00. DOLLARS (Price in Words):Write 477/100 in the next field as far to the left of that line as feasible. Make use of sentence case. (NOTE: You can only type up to 10 characters on the keyboard. So type very carefully! If necessary, start typing again at the beginning of the alphabet.) Example: Write "Four seventy" and fill in the price box ($470.00). The cashier will know how to write this number on the check. Keep in mind that when writing a check, you should always fill in the amount due completely and correctly. It is not your job to think about how much money the customer has or doesn't have in their account, but rather you should focus on checking off items on the invoice as accurately as possible. Writing incorrect information may cause delays at your store and even chargebacks if you are using a credit card processor. These things can take time to resolve so it's best to avoid them by writing accurate checks from start to finish. Writing a correct check is important for many reasons. First of all, it is the right thing to do. That way, you are sure to get what you pay for. You also don't want to give anyone else's money to your friends.