John Stanton wrote: > > We have > added a DECIMAL type to Sqlite. This stores fixed point numbers in > ASCII display format and performs accurate artithmetic and presents > nicely from HTML. >
In which release was the DECIMAL affinity added to SQLite? Can you specify the precision and scale as per SQL-92 standard? e.g. DECIMAL(9,2) ? John Stanton wrote: > > If you store money as an integer with an "implied decimal point" (a > familiar method for old-time COBOL programmers) it will work. We have > added a DECIMAL type to Sqlite. This stores fixed point numbers in > ASCII display format and performs accurate artithmetic and presents > nicely from HTML. > > Floating point numbers for money is a perennial trap for young players. > > Mikey C wrote: >> Hi there, >> >> Currently I am using a SQLite 3.x database that stores and calculates >> currency values using the column type NUMERIC (which I believe has a >> FLOAT >> affinity). >> >> However this leads to errors in storing values values in floating point >> representation. >> >> I guess there is no planned support for direct fixed point types, so what >> is >> the best approach? >> >> Store the monetary values in an INTEGER column and multiply all values up >> by >> 100 to store in pence/cents? >> >> Any advice? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Mike > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Storing-monetary-values-and-calculations-tf4264034.html#a12140213 Sent from the SQLite mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
