mysql> mysql> SET @cost = 5, @cost1 = 8.00; Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.00 sec) mysql> mysql> select @cost; +-------+ | @cost | +-------+ | 5 | +-------+ 1 row in set (0.01 sec) mysql> mysql> select @cost1; +--------+ | @cost1 | +--------+ | 8.00 | +--------+ 1 row in set (0.00 sec) mysql>