Mathematica [Mathematica] Accuracy of a function

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The discussion centers on the issue of precision in function arguments, specifically how different representations of numbers can lead to varying results due to machine precision limitations. The user notes that using 0.01 yields incorrect results because of insufficient precision, while using 1*^-2 maintains infinite precision, leading to correct outcomes. To address this, the user discovers the SetAccuracy[] function, which can be applied to ensure the argument has the desired precision. Additionally, it is mentioned that for numeric functions, AccuracyGoal and WorkingPrecision can be utilized, while N[exp, decimal number] can help maintain a specific number of decimal places.
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Hello all :smile:

I have a very complicated function, let's call if f.

My problem : f[0.01] does not give the same result as f[1*^-2] because of accuracies. In the first case, the argument 0.01 has machine precision which is not sufficient in my case and the result is wrong.
In the second case, the argument 1*^-2 has infinite precision. This infinite precision is being carried out throughout the function and the final result is correct.

So, you see my point : how to force a certain accuracy on the argument of a function ?

Thanks in advance :smile:
 
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I answer to myself : I found SetAccuracy[] which I can apply to the argument of my function. Is that the correct way to do ?
 
Well if you just make the input of your function have infinite precision that will carry through unless you use numeric functions. In those you can use AccuracyGoal and WorkingPrecision, otherwise if you just need to keep a certain number of decimals you can use N[exp,decimal number] which may help.
 

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