Understanding Data Types and Their Role in Calculation Performance

Understanding data types is crucial when working with calculations. The type you choose can significantly affect both speed and accuracy. For example:

1. DECIMAL calculations often run slower than FLOAT/DOUBLE.

2. DECIMAL128 conversions to LONG DOUBLE can slow computations with large datasets.

3. DECIMAL32/64 sometimes outperform FLOAT/DOUBLE due to their raw integ…