Numeric
- The data is aligned on the assumed decimal point and
if necessary, truncated or padded with zeros. (An assumed decimal point -
PICTURE character P or V - is one that has logical meaning but that does not
exist as an actual character in the data.)
- If an assumed decimal point is not explicitly specified, the receiving
item is treated as though an assumed decimal point is specified immediately
to the right of the field. The data is then treated according to the preceding
rule.