API Design · Middle · Question 8 of 75

How should an API represent money?

1As a formatted string like "1.234,56 €"
✓Correct answer: As an amount in minor units (integer cents) or a decimal string, plus an explicit currency code like "EUR"
3As a floating-point number without currency

Explanation

Floats lose precision. Formatting belongs in the UI, based on the user's locale.

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