When entering compensation amounts in South African Rand (ZAR), it's important to follow local number formatting standards to ensure accuracy and consistency.
South Africa uses the comma ( , ) as the decimal separator and a space or period as the thousands separator. This differs from U.S. or U.K. formats and should be followed when entering ZAR amounts in systems configured for local use.
Correct formats include:
1 851,04(space for thousands, comma for decimals)1.851,04(period for thousands, comma for decimals)
Avoid using:
1,851.04(comma for thousands, period for decimals – not locally accurate)
By using the appropriate format, you’ll help maintain the integrity of compensation data and ensure that values are interpreted correctly across systems.
If you're unsure which format to use, we recommend defaulting to 1 851,04, which aligns with the most common local usage in South Africa.