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What is a good data type to store 4 digit precision currency in VB.NET?
Double? Since it is only 4 digit precision wouldnt have any rounding
problems right? thanks!
 
Smokey Grindel said:
What is a good data type to store 4 digit precision currency in VB.NET?
Double? Since it is only 4 digit precision wouldnt have any rounding
problems right?
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Take a look at th 'Decimal' type. 4 digit precision can still be a problem
when performing calculations using 'Double' and then rounding the result.
 
Smokey Grindel said:
What is a good data type to store 4 digit precision currency in VB.NET?
Double? Since it is only 4 digit precision wouldnt have any rounding
problems right? thanks!
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All numeric types potentially have rounding problems when it comes to
divison. A single gives you 7 significant figures, a double 15, and a
Decimal 29. If you only require 4 sig fig, I would be inclined to use
Double
 
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