Which is easier? One million, six hundred and twenty two thousand, four hundred and seventy eight or 1,622,478?
Well, if you think it's silly ... try not putting the words on a check next time. Or ask your employer not to put them on your pay check.
You: "But I wrote the check for $100."
Bank: "Well, it says $700 on the check we cashed."
You: "They must have altered the amount."
Bank: "Too bad you didn't write it out in words."