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On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Eddie Lascu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I have some objects that contain an amount field that is declared as double. > Since it contains amounts, it always has only two decimal digits that are > significant. During the process I need to convert that double into an > integer by removing the decimal point. For example, $78.59 should be > converted to integer 7859 and $101.53 to 10153. in my code I have > uint nIntAmount = (uint)(objMyObject.Amount * 100); > > The problem I am facing is that sometimes, very rarely, there is a rounding > error that is introduced and the integer obtained is off by a cent (plus or > minus). For example, this is a line that was traced in my log file: > > "Updating the batch with $137.89 as the amount in the transaction. This > amount was converted to 13788." > > Can either of you suggest a different way to convert the amounts in integers > without this nagging rounding error? > > Any help will be appreciated, > > Eddie > > =================================== > This list is hosted by DevelopMentor(R) http://www.develop.com > > View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com > -- It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
