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What is the best data type to use for money in C#?

What is the best data type to use for money in C#?

Solution

  • As it is described at decimal as:

    The decimal keyword indicates a 128-bit data type. Compared to floating-point types, the decimal type has more precision and a smaller range, which makes it appropriate for financial and monetary calculations.

    You can use a decimal as follows:

    decimal myMoney = 300.5m;