g++/gcc : Floating point issue

[abuzer.salik@tcs.com]

Hi,

I have an application which uses double values a lot. If I try to put say
401.74 in a double variable it is getting stored as 401.74000000000001
which creates problem in the calculations down the line. ( I am checking
these values using gdb debugger).

So, I am wondering if there is a way by which I can store the correct
values (i.e. 401.74) in the double.

We are using g++ compiler on Linux box.

Do we need to look for another compiler/hardware or current setup can
handle this?

Any suggestion/solution is highly appreciated.

Regards,
Abuzer Salik
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