[Python-Dev] Decimal data type issues (original) (raw)
Moore, Paul Paul.Moore at atosorigin.com
Fri Apr 16 05:19:53 EDT 2004
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From: Ka-Ping Yee
Here is my point, again: Decimal(1.1, significantdigits=4) is unambiguous.
Converting from float is not confusing when the precision is specified (either in terms of significant digits or decimal places).
Decimal(1.1, significant_digits=34) is unambiguous, but confusing.
Paul.
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