data aa;
input a b;
c = b - a;
if c = 6.3;
datalines;
2.9 9.2
;
run;
Numbers are stored on computers in binary format. Most decimal fractions have no exact binary representations, which causes imprecision. Do a search for "SAS numeric precision" for the details.
When doing comparisons with decimal fractions, use the ROUND function or allow for fuzzyness.
Numbers are stored on computers in binary format. Most decimal fractions have no exact binary representations, which causes imprecision. Do a search for "SAS numeric precision" for the details.
When doing comparisons with decimal fractions, use the ROUND function or allow for fuzzyness.
Thanks Kurt!
Rounding before comparing is helpful.
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