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If precise computation is necessary, such as when performing currency calculations, then floating-point types must not be used, Instead, use an alternative representation that is able to can completely represent the necessary values.

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The CERT C Secure Coding Standard

FLP02-C. Avoid using floating point numbers when precise computation is needed

The CERT C++ Secure Coding Standard

FLP02-CPP. Avoid using floating point numbers when precise computation is needed

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[ISO/IEC TR 24772:2010

http://www.aitcnet.org/isai/]

"Floating?point Arithmetic [PLF]"

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[[Bloch 2008

AA. Bibliography#Bloch 08]]

Item 48: Avoid float and double if exact answers are required

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[[Bloch 2005

AA. Bibliography#Bloch 05]]

Puzzle 2: Time for a Change

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[[Goldberg 1991

AA. Bibliography#Goldberg 91]]

 

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[[IEEE 754

AA. Bibliography#IEEE 754 2006]]

 

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[[JLS 2005

AA. Bibliography#JLS 05]]

[§4.2.3, "Floating-Point Types, Formats, and Values"

http://java.sun.com/docs/books/jls/third_edition/html/typesValues.html#4.2.3]

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