function to approximate time elapsed

Hi all,

I need a function to approximate the time passing. I have a rough
estimate for an operation, how long it should take. But very often, it
takes longer. I need a function to fill a progress bar about how much
of the operation has been completed. These are the requirements:

Suppose D is the time in which the operation should complete. If the
time elapsed is less than D, then the progress bar should fill (almost
linearly) from 0% to 80%. After the D seconds are elapsed, I need the
progress bar to slow down, going from 80% to 99%, never reaching 100%.
How can I put this into a function y = f(x)? Any ideas much
appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Cosmin.

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