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.NET - Why is there no fixed point numeric data type in C#?

It seems like there would be a ton of uses for a fixed point data type. Why is there not one in .NET?

Note: I understand we can create our own classes/structs to suit our fixed point purposes and needs. That's not my question. I want to know WHY MS decided not to include a fixed point numeric data type.

Solution

  • Decimal (base-10 floating point) was deemed to be good enough.