Class: Float
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Class Chain:
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::Numeric
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Instance Chain:
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::Numeric
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Numeric
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| Defined in: | ext/bigdecimal/lib/bigdecimal/util.rb |
Overview
::BigDecimal extends the native Float class to provide the #to_d method.
When you require ::BigDecimal in your application, this method will be available on Float objects.
Instance Method Summary
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#to_d ⇒ bigdecimal
Convert
fltto a ::BigDecimal and return it.
Instance Method Details
#to_d ⇒ bigdecimal
Convert flt to a ::BigDecimal and return it.
require 'bigdecimal'
require 'bigdecimal/util'
0.5.to_d
# => #<BigDecimal:1dc69e0,'0.5E0',9(18)># File 'ext/bigdecimal/lib/bigdecimal/util.rb', line 38
def to_d(precision=nil) BigDecimal(self, precision || Float::DIG) end