Category Archive for "Floating Point"

Why are floating point numbers inaccurate?

When working with floating point numbers in programming, it is common to encounter situations where the numbers lose accuracy. This can be quite puzzling, as we expect numbers to b...

How to deal with floating point number precision in JavaScript?

Floating point numbers in JavaScript can sometimes result in unexpected precision errors. This can be particularly problematic when performing arithmetic operations, as the result...

Why not use Double or Float to represent currency?

When it comes to representing currency in programming, it is generally advised to avoid using the double or float data types. Although these types may seem convenient due to their...