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Why does money code usually prefer `BigDecimal` over `double`?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: BigDecimal and Money
Java: BigDecimal and Money
Answer
`BigDecimal` avoids floating-point surprises in financial calculations.
Money logic often needs exact decimal reasoning. `double` is convenient for many domains, but it can produce results that are unacceptable for prices, tax, and totals.
Money logic often needs exact decimal reasoning. `double` is convenient for many domains, but it can produce results that are unacceptable for prices, tax, and totals.
Topics: BigDecimal and Money Core Java Java