Scott Marlowe <smarlowe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > Considering that the SQL spec says the result of multiplication of exact > numeric types is exact numeric types of precision S1+S2, and > exponentiation is nothing more than repeated multiplication, ... not when the exponent is non-integral. regards, tom lane ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq