SCALE Option
Specifies the minimum number of digits after the decimal point when an arithmetic result is truncated to the maximum PRECISION, for queries on the catalog store only.
Integer, with a maximum of 126.
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Option can be set at the database (PUBLIC) or user level. At the database level, the value becomes the default for any new user, but has no impact on existing users. At the user level, overrides the PUBLIC value for that user only. No system privilege is required to set option for self. System privilege is required to set at database level or at user level for any user other than self.
Requires the SET ANY PUBLIC OPTION system privilege to set this option. Takes effect immediately.
This option specifies the minimum number of digits after the decimal point when an arithmetic result is truncated to the maximum PRECISION, for queries on the catalog store.
Multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and aggregate functions may all have results that exceed the maximum precision.