IT Log

Record various IT issues and difficulties.

Tag: decimal data types


  • Issue of Precision Loss in Converting String to Double

    When converting a string representation of a number to a double-precision floating-point number, precision loss can occur due to fundamental differences between the binary and decimal numeral systems. Doubles are stored using binary fractions, which cannot precisely represent all decimal values, leading to potential inaccuracies during conversion. For instance, the string “0.1” converts to an…