Currency Formatting
- numeral:
numeral offers extensive formatting options, including currency formatting. You can format numbers as currency strings with various configurations, making it suitable for applications needing diverse number formats.
- currency-codes:
currency-codes does not provide formatting capabilities but offers a reliable list of currency codes and their respective symbols, which can be used in conjunction with other libraries for formatting purposes.
- currency.js:
currency.js provides built-in methods for formatting currency values, allowing you to easily display numbers as currency strings with customizable options for decimal places and currency symbols.
- dinero.js:
dinero.js excels in currency formatting, allowing you to format money objects into human-readable strings while ensuring the correct currency symbol and decimal precision are applied based on locale settings.
Arithmetic Operations
- numeral:
numeral allows basic arithmetic operations but is primarily focused on formatting. It is not designed for precise financial calculations, so it may not be suitable for applications requiring strict monetary accuracy.
- currency-codes:
This library does not perform arithmetic operations; it is solely focused on providing currency codes and symbols.
- currency.js:
currency.js supports basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division directly on currency values, making it easy to calculate totals and differences.
- dinero.js:
dinero.js provides robust arithmetic capabilities while maintaining precision, allowing you to perform complex calculations with money objects, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, all while handling rounding issues effectively.
Precision Handling
- numeral:
numeral does not specifically address precision in financial calculations, making it less suitable for applications where monetary accuracy is critical.
- currency-codes:
This library does not deal with precision as it focuses on currency identification rather than calculations.
- currency.js:
currency.js handles precision by allowing you to define the number of decimal places for currency values, ensuring that calculations remain accurate and formatted correctly for display.
- dinero.js:
dinero.js is designed with precision in mind, utilizing integer representation for currency values to avoid floating-point errors, which is crucial for financial applications where accuracy is paramount.
Localization Support
- numeral:
numeral provides basic localization features for number formatting, including currency, but may not cover all aspects of currency localization as effectively as other libraries.
- currency-codes:
currency-codes supports localization by providing currency codes and symbols based on country, making it easier to adapt to different regional requirements.
- currency.js:
currency.js has limited localization support, primarily focusing on formatting based on the specified currency type but lacks extensive locale management features.
- dinero.js:
dinero.js offers strong localization support, allowing you to format currency values according to different locales and currencies, making it ideal for international applications.
Use Cases
- numeral:
Suitable for applications needing flexible number formatting beyond currency, such as dashboards or reporting tools that display various numerical data types.
- currency-codes:
Best used in applications that require a reference for currency codes and symbols, such as e-commerce platforms needing to display prices in various currencies without calculations.
- currency.js:
Ideal for simple applications that require basic currency formatting and arithmetic, such as shopping carts or invoice generators where straightforward calculations are needed.
- dinero.js:
Perfect for complex financial applications that require accurate currency calculations and formatting, such as accounting software or payment processing systems that handle multiple currencies.
