PRB: Numeric Field Incorrectly Rounds to Two Decimal Places

 Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
Article ID: Q99538
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, version 2.5 and 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

The last two decimal places in a numeric field may be truncated when you type the data in the BROWSE window.

CAUSE

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. CREATE a database with one numeric field size 19 with four decimal places.

  2. BROWSE the database.

  3. Enter the following: 

          12345678910111.2599

    The value displayed is 12345678910111.2500.

  4. Now enter: 

          1234567891011.2599

    The value displayed is 12345678910111.2590.

RESOLUTION

To display all four decimal places, create a numeric field size 17 with four decimal places.

Additional reference words: FoxWin FoxDos 2.00 2.50 2.50a floating far
KBCategory: kbprg kbprb
KBSubcategory: FxprgBrowse

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
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