[Python-Dev] Decimal data type issues

[Moore, Paul]

From: Ka-Ping Yee

> Here is my point, again: Decimal(1.1, significant_digits=4) is unambiguous.
>
> Converting from float is not confusing when the precision is specified
> (either in terms of significant digits or decimal places).

Decimal(1.1, significant_digits=34) is unambiguous, but confusing.

Paul.


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