COMP-3 (packed decimal)
Two digits per byte with a sign in the last nibble. Exact decimal arithmetic and compact storage — the standard choice for money.
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COBOL basics: PICTURE clauses and how data is stored
Two digits per byte with a sign in the last nibble. Exact decimal arithmetic and compact storage — the standard choice for money.
See it in context
COBOL basics: PICTURE clauses and how data is stored