// Fig. 15.9: Fig15_09.cpp // Controlling precision of floating-point values. #include using std::cout; using std::endl; using std::fixed; #include using std::setprecision; #include using std::sqrt; // sqrt prototype int main() { double root2 = sqrt( 2.0 ); // calculate square root of 2 int places; // precision, vary from 0-9 cout << "Square root of 2 with precisions 0-9." << endl << "Precision set by ios_base member function " << "precision:" << endl; cout << fixed; // use fixed point format // display square root using ios_base function precision for ( places = 0; places <= 9; places++ ) { cout.precision( places ); cout << root2 << endl; } // end for cout << "\nPrecision set by stream manipulator " << "setprecision:" << endl; // set precision for each digit, then display square root for ( places = 0; places <= 9; places++ ) cout << setprecision( places ) << root2 << endl; return 0; } // end main /************************************************************************** * (C) Copyright 1992-2005 by Deitel & Associates, Inc. and * * Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. * * * * DISCLAIMER: The authors and publisher of this book have used their * * best efforts in preparing the book. These efforts include the * * development, research, and testing of the theories and programs * * to determine their effectiveness. The authors and publisher make * * no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to these * * programs or to the documentation contained in these books. The authors * * and publisher shall not be liable in any event for incidental or * * consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of, the * * furnishing, performance, or use of these programs. * **************************************************************************/