cast(value / 100 as numeric(##,2))

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From: Rashied Mia
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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:12 PM
To: LazyDBA Discussion
Subject: converting a varchar value to decimal


Hi

I need some help converting 14950 to 149.50. Whenever i try to cast it gives me 14950.00.. Please assist. Thank you.

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