[SOLVED] (float) during math issues

[NerdConcepts]

trying to do a little math with money and the float command doesn't seem to want to work right.

 

when using

 

$value = 2 * (float) 12.00;

 

the $value shows up as '24', not '24.00' ?? anyone have an idea? Do I have to add the .00 myself?

 

note: the above code is just an example. I've got variables that are being pulled out of my database which looks like the above code.

[hitman6003]

use sprintf

 

http://www.php.net/sprintf#id3673751

[teng84]

try

$number = 123;

$txt = sprintf("With 2 decimals: %1\$.2f

<br />With no decimals: %1\$u",$number);

echo $txt;

?>

[NerdConcepts]

Both ways work, just wondering what is the difference?

 

$math= 12.00 * 2;

$value = sprintf("%01.2f", $math);

 

and

 

$math= 12.00 * 2;

$value = sprintf("%1\$.2f", $math);

 

both echo out '24.00'

 

But, otherwise thanks goes to the both of you.