The full precision value is there, you jsut don't see it. SAS uses formats to control what it prints/shows, even if you don't notice it (there are default numeric and character formats).

Try using FORMAT x y 17.12; either in the data step to set it permanently, or in the PROC PRINT step to set it temporarily.

The full precision value is there, you just don't see it. SAS uses formats to control what it prints/shows, even if you don't notice it (there are default numeric and character formats).

Try using FORMAT x y 17.12; either in the data step to set it permanently, or in the PROC PRINT step to set it temporarily.