Calculation problem

[Torkas]

Hi, I am trying use a simple script for apply a subtract with decimals but with MS the result is this:

Let>a=8.98
Let>b=8.1
Let>c=%a%-%b%
MessageModal>%c%

[0.880000000000001]

In this case the result is exact and I don't understand why the result is this ?¿? With a normal calculator or "Windows calculator" the result is: [0.88]. I don't want to use the FORMAT command if is possible.

Any idea about this ? Thank you so much in advance !!!

[Dorian (MJT support)]

That isn't what I'd have expected either. I'll ask Marcus about this, but in the meantime I would use the format command.

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Let>a=8.98
Let>b=8.1
Let>c=%a%-%b%
Format>%.2n,c,c

MessageModal>%c%

[Torkas]

This problem only occurs when you use some combinations of subtracts with decimals. Maybe It could be a litte bug of MS ... In any case, using after the FORMAT command the result is OK.

Thank you so much equally for the response !

[Dorian (MJT support)]

I asked Marcus about this and his response it's because the numbers are floating point numbers internally.