var someFloat = 0.123456789;
someFloat.toFixed(2)
Math.round(someFloat*100) / 100
--enable-precise-memory-info
flag.
Test case name | Result |
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toFixed(2) | |
Round |
Test name | Executions per second |
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toFixed(2) | 27772852.0 Ops/sec |
Round | 1842555392.0 Ops/sec |
Let's break down the benchmark and explain what is being tested, compared options, pros and cons of each approach, library usage, special JS features or syntax, and other considerations.
What is being tested?
The provided JSON represents two test cases for a JavaScript microbenchmark:
toFixed(2)
: This benchmark tests the performance of using the toFixed()
method to round a floating-point number to 2 decimal places.Math.round()
: This benchmark tests the performance of using the Math.round()
function to round a floating-point number.Comparison options:
The two approaches being compared are:
toFixed(2)
: This approach uses the toFixed()
method, which rounds the number to the specified number of decimal places.Math.round()
: This approach uses the Math.round()
function, which rounds the number to the nearest integer.Pros and cons of each approach:
toFixed(2)
:toFixed()
method.Math.round()
:Math.round()
function.Library usage:
There is no library mentioned in the provided JSON. However, some JavaScript libraries may use or rely on the toFixed()
method or Math.round()
function internally.
Special JS features or syntax:
None of the provided test cases uses special JavaScript features or syntax beyond standard JavaScript functions and operators.
Other considerations:
Alternatives:
Other alternatives for rounding numbers include:
Number.EPSILON
: A small value that can be used to determine if two numbers are close enough to be considered equal.decimal.js
: A library for working with decimal arithmetic, which provides a range of rounding algorithms and options.BigInt
: A JavaScript primitive type for representing large integers, which can be useful for calculations that require precise control over rounding.These alternatives may offer better performance or more flexibility than the toFixed()
method or Math.round()
function in certain situations.