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decimal.js

An arbitrary-precision Decimal type for JavaScript with trigonometric and exponential methods.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit6 days ago
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BusinessDecimal Arithmetic JsBank Interest CalculatorDecimal Js SuiteMonetary Precision Lib
Overview

Why consider decimal.js?

decimal.js is an open-source, high-precision decimal arithmetic library written by Michael Mclaughlin. It provides robust configurable precision decimal math, supporting precise banking interest calculations, amortization schedules, and multi-currency billing reconciliation.

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Overview of decimal.js

decimal.js handles high-precision accounting calculations and loan amortization tables.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install decimal.js
javascript
1import Decimal from 'decimal.js';
2const total = new Decimal('19.99').times('3').plus('1.50');
3console.log(total.toFixed(2)); // '61.47'

decimal.js is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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