Why the scanf is not storing correct value in variable salary?

Question

Input given is 45689.4527 but output is 45689.453125…
https://code.sololearn.com/c8sPyiw1eJnU/?ref=app

Answer 1

Krishna,
I'm just guessing because `double` is capable of handling better precision over `float`. But it was a guess, someone more knowledgeable can answer that doubt in more technical way 👍

Answer 2

Try to use `double` instead, I got correct output using `double`.

Answer 3

Ipang you're right double gives the correct answer but why the float gives incorrect value ?

Answer 4

Okay