decimalready
Decimalready is a term used in software design to denote systems that implement decimal arithmetic in a way that preserves exact values and predictable rounding, especially for financial calculations. It emphasizes fixed-point or decimal data types, precise control over precision and scale, and reliable serialization and formatting across locales.
Core characteristics of decimalready systems include support for exact decimal storage, configurable precision and scale, and
Implementation approaches vary, but common patterns include storing monetary values as smallest currency units (for example,
The concept of decimalready aligns with practices in fintech, accounting, and e-commerce where errors from floating-point