FLOAT (Report Builder)
Converts a value to a float data type.
Syntax
FLOAT(value)
value |
Indicates the number to convert to a float. |
Remarks
- Float data types allow you to be extremely precise in your calculations because your values are never rounded up or down.
Example
| Formula | Result |
|---|---|
FLOAT(Tax Amt) |
Converts each instance of the Tax Amt field to a float data type. |
FLOAT(100/3) |
33.3333333333 |
See Also
Concepts
Working with Formulas (Report Builder)
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Conversion Functions (Report Builder)
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