On 2015/12/17 3:26 AM, James K. Lowden wrote: >> Calculated errors are fine because we can at any time revisit the >> calculation procedures, we can refine and perhaps opt for more >> significant digits - but we can ALWAYS guarantee the accuracy-level >> of the calculated result. However, storing wrong values (or let's >> call them "approximate" values if you like) is pure evil. > I'm not sure what you mean.
Yes, it was quite misunderstood - my apologies though, it was a seemingly too-convoluted detour for simply saying: "Don't store rounded numbers. Round only the results." (Which I'm hoping we do agree on).
