weird # symbol, and incorrect calculations

[d22k]

for part of my program it is necessary for me to multiply buy a rather large number, 10,000,000,000 to be exact.

When i entered the number in the code VB added the # symbol after it, i dont know why, can anyone shed any light on it?

I had declared NumberIn as a single, i changed it to a double thinking it may make a difference but it didnt.

NumberIn = (ComboIn.Text * 10000000000#)

[MartinLiss]

That's just VB's way of saying that it will handle the number as a Double (and Doubles are not precise).

[d22k]

gotcha thanks