C++ :: Variable Length Integer Subtraction

On a controlled buffer of unsigned char it is possible to do subtraction faster than if you followed standard mathematical rules, here is an example:

typedef unsigned char uchr;
uchr num1 = 5; //00000101
uchr num2 = 3; //00000011
num2 = ~num2; // 11111100
++num2; // 11111101
uchr num3 = num1 + num2; // 00000010(2) - computer truncates result to fit char

Since you will be working with a buffer you don't even need to worry about truncating the final bit because the add function will not be able to reach it - unless it is given the ability to grow the buffer in which case you just set the bit to 0 yourself