System.Decimal.CompareTo Method

Compares this instance to a specified object and returns a comparison of their relative values.

Syntax

public int CompareTo (object value)

Parameters

value
The object to compare with this instance, or null.

Returns

A signed number indicating the relative values of this instance and value.

Less than zero

This instance is less than value.

Zero

This instance is equal to value.

Greater than zero

This instance is greater than value.

-or-

value is null.

Exceptions

TypeReason
ArgumentException value is not a decimal and is not a null reference.

Remarks

Any instance of decimal, regardless of its value, is considered greater than null.

Parameter value must be null or an instance of decimal; otherwise, an exception is thrown.

Requirements

Namespace: System
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Assembly Versions: 1.0.5000.0, 2.0.0.0, 4.0.0.0