diff --git a/numeric/jquery.numeric.js b/numeric/jquery.numeric.js
index 417f26c..381faa2 100644
--- a/numeric/jquery.numeric.js
+++ b/numeric/jquery.numeric.js
@@ -216,8 +216,10 @@ $.fn.numeric.keyup = function(e)
 			}
 		}
 		// set the value and prevent the cursor moving to the end
-		this.value = val;
-		$.fn.setSelection(this, carat);
+		if(this.value!=val){ //avoid auto-unselect when coming to the input with tab
+			this.value = val;
+			$.fn.setSelection(this, carat);
+		}
 	}
 };