Benchmark: lose precision solution

HTML Preparation code:

<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/bignumber.js/9.0.1/bignumber.min.js"></script>
<script src='https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lodash.js/4.17.5/lodash.min.js'></script>

Tests:

BigNumber
new BigNumber(0.1 + 0.2).toNumber()
ToFixed
parseFloat((0.1 + 0.2).toFixed(8))

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BigNumber
ToFixed

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Let's dive into the world of MeasureThat.net and explore what's being tested in this benchmark.

**Overview**

The benchmark is designed to test two specific JavaScript operations: `toNumber()` with `BigNumber` library and `toFixed()` without any library.

**Options Compared**

There are two options being compared:

1. **`BigNumber.toNumber()`**: This option uses the `BigNumber` library to perform a decimal arithmetic operation. The idea is to test how efficient the JavaScript engine is in performing calculations with large numbers using this library.
2. **`parseFloat((0.1 + 0.2).toFixed(8))`**: This option performs the same calculation without using any external library, relying on built-in functions.

**Pros and Cons**

**Option 1: `BigNumber.toNumber()`**

Pros:

* Tests the performance of calculations with large numbers using a library that provides precise decimal arithmetic.
* Can help identify issues related to large number handling in JavaScript engines.

Cons:

* Requires the `BigNumber` library, which may add overhead or dependencies.
* May not be representative of real-world scenarios where external libraries are not used.

**Option 2: `parseFloat((0.1 + 0.2).toFixed(8))`**

Pros:

* Does not rely on an external library, making it a more straightforward and representative test case for built-in JavaScript functionality.
* Avoids potential dependencies or overhead introduced by the `BigNumber` library.

Cons:

* May introduce precision issues due to the use of `parseFloat()` and `toFixed()`, which can lead to rounding errors.
* Does not test the performance of calculations with large numbers in a precise decimal arithmetic context.

**Library and Syntax**

In this benchmark, the `BigNumber` library is used to perform precise decimal arithmetic operations. The library provides a way to work with large numbers without introducing precision issues, making it an essential tool for many mathematical computations in JavaScript.

There are no special JavaScript features or syntax being tested in this benchmark. It focuses on evaluating the performance of built-in functions and external libraries under specific conditions.

**Alternatives**

If you'd like to explore alternative approaches, here are a few options:

1. **Use `Number()` instead of `parseFloat()`:** This would eliminate the need for an external library, but may introduce precision issues due to the use of `Number()` on a string.
2. **Test with other libraries:** MeasureThat.net allows you to create your own benchmark definitions using different libraries or functions. You could experiment with various libraries and techniques to see how they impact performance.
3. **Use a different test case:** The benchmark currently only tests two specific operations. You might consider creating additional test cases that cover other aspects of JavaScript, such as string manipulation or array operations.

I hope this explanation helps you understand the benchmarking scenario on MeasureThat.net!

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Comparing performance of: BigNumber vs ToFixed

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BigNumber

ToFixed

Suite status: <idle, ready to run>

Fastest: N/A

Slowest: N/A

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