decimal() : Convert to Decimal

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Summary

Convert a value to a decimal number with exact precision. Best for financial calculations.

decimal(value)

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`value`	Any	Yes	The value to convert to decimal

Type: Decimal

A decimal representation with exact precision (28-29 significant digits).

<p>Total: $</p>

Data:

doc.Params["model"] = new {
    price = "19.99"
};

Output:

<p>Total: $19.99</p>

<p>Interest: $</p>

Data:

doc.Params["model"] = new {
    principal = "1000.00",
    rate = "0.05"
};

Output:

<p>Interest: $50.00</p>

<p>Subtotal: $</p>
<p>Tax: $</p>
<p>Total: $</p>

Data:

doc.Params["model"] = new {
    price = "9.99",
    quantity = "3",
    taxRate = "0.08"
};

Output:

<p>Subtotal: $29.97</p>
<p>Tax: $2.40</p>
<p>Total: $32.37</p>