the-Black-Dread

Then what's the best way to handle these cases? Are there any set of rules we should use while implementing the mathematical equations dealing with limits in floating points.

One of thing that I feel and worked well for me is to keep having open conversations with your manager about pay before the comp cycle.

And make sure to tell him that your know the market rate. TBH managers also some time are not aware of the market rate. They usually compare your pay with theirs when they were at your stage.