Question

I have a problem with sql(maths).

I have a total payable given to vendor which is 33.333, and I need to divide the amount with two users. So I have select

select (16.666 * 2) from dual which gives me 33.332 that is .1 less than the total amount I have to give.

If I have this sql
select (16.667 * 2) from dual, then it gives me 33.334 which .1 greater than 33.333.

How can I divide the total amount which I could equally distribute?

Thanks

Answer 1

I’m not sure from where are you executing your query, but it works here (SQLDeveloper, 10g):

SELECT (33.333 / 2) FROM dual;
16,6665

SELECT (16.6665 * 2) FROM dual;
33,333