Type into the shell the following: 3 * 7.1
Python returns the value: 21.299999999999997
When the result is of course 21.3.
Why is this happening?
Type into the shell the following: 3 * 7.1 Python returns the value: 21.299999999999997
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Type into the shell the following: 3 * 7.1
Python returns the value: 21.299999999999997
When the result is of course 21.3.
Why is this happening?
Take a look here to learn about the limitations of floating point math in binary systems.