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Re: libm-test.inc: Computing ulps near FP_ZERO.


Carlos O'Donell wrote, at 4/9/2013 7:43 AM:
> I understand your point about this now.
> 
> The error in expressing pi is simply an upper bound on the error.
> 
> It will generate many ulp error for a precise answer to the question
> cos(M_PI_2l).
> 
> I think Rich's answer is the only reasonable one, which is to compute
> what the exact answer should be.

I wouldn't agree that it's the _only_ reasonable answer, but I agree
that it is a reasonable one.  :)

- Brooks


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