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A roundoff error, also called rounding error, is the difference between the result produced by a given algorithm using exact arithmetic and the result produced by the same algorithm using finite-precision, rounded arithmetic.

I didn't realize this was a CS forum. (For some reason I thought it was a perl discussion forum ;-)
Still, I now better understand where you're coming from.

If you can now just show us where/how this jargon implies that any of these so-called "errors" should be deemed to be a "flaw", then you'll have presented your case most admirably.

So what exactly is your problem now?

Hmmm ... for the moment, my main all-consuming problem is that I'm mortal, and will one day no longer continue to exist :-(
On the plus side, however, I'm well aware that this problem will go away at some point in the future. (Yay !!!)

Cheers,
Rob
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Re^5: Perl 5 numeric type and simplifications
by LanX (Saint) on May 07, 2021 at 13:24 UTC
    > I didn't realize this was a CS forum.

    And I didn't realize this was an "alternative facts" forum.

    Cheers Rolf
    (addicted to the Perl Programming Language :)
    Wikisyntax for the Monastery

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      And I didn't realize this was an "alternative facts" forum

      Don't feel too bad about that.
      After all, you're the only one here who has recognized the "alternative fact" that these "rounding errors" are actually "flaws".

      Cheers,
      Rob
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        Look, for years now you keep posting about floating point arithmetic and some obscure C libraries without even knowing the most basic terminology.

        I think you should better stop embarrassing yourself and read the provided links.

        And BTW, neither is this is a C forum nor will I continue a BUK like sub-thread-flame.

        So the last word is yours ...

        Cheers Rolf
        (addicted to the Perl Programming Language :)
        Wikisyntax for the Monastery

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