What is the purpose of Numeric datatype conversion?

The purpose of Numeric datatype conversion is to allow text to be converted to numeric formats for calculations. In many programming and database environments, including NetSuite, data is often stored in various formats. When you want to perform mathematical operations or calculations, it's essential that the data you are working with is in a numeric format.

For instance, if you have a value stored as text (like "100" or "50.25") and you attempt to add or average those values, you will encounter errors or incorrect results unless those values are converted to a numeric datatype first. Numeric datatype conversion facilitates this by transforming text representations of numbers into actual numeric types that can be used in computations, enabling accurate calculations and data manipulations.

This conversion process is critical in ensuring that mathematical functions operate correctly and efficiently, paving the way for proper data analysis and reporting in systems like NetSuite.