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I dont understand the need for this.

I always has used integer data type and counted cents. Why need this?

You don't need if your solution fits your use case. The library is an implementation of Fowler's Money pattern: https://martinfowler.com/eaaCatalog/money.html

More precision and/or more safety. Will depend on the domain/audience/... the software is being written for.