Numeric

  1. 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.)
  2. 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.