Re: [TriLUG] Money in mysql

[len boyle]

Hello Matt
Decimal
It turns out yesterday a pointer on this  unc web site has a new pointer on 
the subject of math and java. Decimal Artithmetic.

http://jcp.org/en/jsr/detail?id=13
This is by
This JSR is being submitted by the International Business Machines 
Corporation (IBM).

Primary contact: :
     Mike Cowlishaw
     IBM Fellow
     e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
     voice: +44 1962 815349

Mike  is known in the old world as the author of Rexx.and NetRexx  See his 
web page listed on the jcp page for many refs beyond java. Matt you will 
like this site.

http://www2.hursley.ibm.com/decimal/
len
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Frye" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "TriLUG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 4:20 AM
Subject: [TriLUG] Money in mysql


What's the best numeric type in mysql for dealing with money, i.e.
dollars and cents?  Float, decimal, fixed?  Informed suggestions
appreciated.
Matt
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