Reduction of decimals when multiplying with a number with 15 decimals

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To reduce the number of decimals when multiplying a number with 15 decimals, rounding the result to the desired number of digits is a straightforward method. For example, when multiplying x by 86.4716007952918, the outcome can be rounded to four decimals or fewer. This approach simplifies the result while maintaining the necessary precision for most applications. Users can apply standard rounding rules to achieve their preferred decimal count. Rounding is an effective solution for managing lengthy decimal results in calculations.
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Hello,

Does anyone know a method to reduce the number of decimals in the answer when multypling with a number with 15 decimals? What I want to achieve an answer with 4 decimals or less.

x * 86,4716007952918 = y,yyyy

X can be any number.



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Just round the result to the number of digits you want?
 

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