IronLanguages / IronLanguages/ironpython3

`round` fails when encountering a `Single`

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Description

>>> round(1.23)
1
>>> round(System.Double(1.23))
1
>>> round(System.Numerics.BigInteger(123))
123
>>> round(System.Single(1.23))
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module>
TypeError: type Single doesn't define __round__ method

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the shown round(System.Single(1.23)) example and trace how IronPython handles round for .NET numeric types. The issue is resolved when the Single example behaves like the other displayed numeric examples without raising TypeError.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, python
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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