[R] floor()

[Austin, Matt]

I believe this is a FAQ.

Examine:

> format((5.05-floor(5))*100, nsmall=16)
[1] "4.9999999999999822"

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> [mailto:r-help-bounces at stat.math.ethz.ch]On Behalf Of Werner Bier
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 3:35 PM
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> Subject: [R] floor()
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> 
> Dear All,
>    
>   Is this right? 
>    
>   >  floor((5.05-floor(5))*100)
> [1] 4
> 
>   I would expect 5, or am I wrong?
>    
>   Thanks and regards,
>   W
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