This is not a GCC issue.
The 'double' type has a finite precision. Your number is almost certainly
being approximated to the nearest representable value.
The only ways to deal with this are to:
(1) arrange your calculations so that finite precision is not an issue, or
(2) use a different data format.
If you're interested in option (2), GMP might meet your needs:
http://www.swox.com/gmp/
Neil.
abuzer.salik@xxxxxxx wrote:
Hi,
I have an application which uses double values a lot. If I try to put say
401.74 in a double variable it is getting stored as 401.74000000000001
which creates problem in the calculations down the line. ( I am checking
these values using gdb debugger).
So, I am wondering if there is a way by which I can store the correct
values (i.e. 401.74) in the double.
We are using g++ compiler on Linux box.
Do we need to look for another compiler/hardware or current setup can
handle this?
Any suggestion/solution is highly appreciated.
Regards,
Abuzer Salik
