Increasing mutual fund "Fraction Traded" seems non-functional

[Fred Bone]

On 9 January 2011 at 21:20, Jeff Kletsky said:

> I am working through some mutual fund transactions and, under 2.4.0, XML
> backend, it seems as though it isn't possible to increase the precision to
> match that of the statements, once it is established.
> 
> * Enter data (from OFX) into mutual funds created with the "generic"
> four-digit precision * Note that the required precision is six digits *
> Use the Tools > Security Editor to change the "Fraction Traded" to
> 1/1000000 (six digits) * Go to the account and note that things are still
> getting rounded to four digits * Close GNUCash and reopen * Go to the
> account and note that things are still getting rounded to four digits *
> Confirm that the Security Editor indicates six digits

Cannot replicate on WinXP/GnuCash 2.4.0
* start Security Editor
* pick security currently showing 1/100
* change this to 1/1000000
* open relevant account
* create new txn buying 12.3456789876 at 17.654
* qty is adjusted to 12.345679 (as expected)

> It's been a long day of lots of little numbers. Anything I'm missing with
> GNUCash?

The account settings? ("Use commodity value")