here's the first way i thought of: compare the value to the convert(,int) of itself.
declare @number decimal(18,4)
Set @number = 10.0
--here's one way, compare the value to the integer conversion of itself.
IF number = convert(int,@number)
PRINT 'Can Be Integer'
ELSE 'Must Remain Decimal
Lowell
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