On Wed, 30 May 2001, Peter William Green wrote:

> roman,
>
> i was taught to round up if it's >= 1/2.  little different than you system - little easier
>
> > 3.12471 = 3.125
> > 3.12441 = 3.124
> > 3.1245551 = 3.124
> > 3.1245556 = 3.125
>
> 3.1247 = 3.125   7 >= 5 round up
> 3.1244 = 3.124   4 <  5 truncate
> 3.1245 = 3.125   5 >= 5 round up
> 3.1245 = 3.125   5 >= 5 round up
>
> ie: i only check the 4th digit. if it's >= 5 round up.  if not truncate.
>
> -pete

Yup, we were taught that as "artillery roundoff" in the Army.  Carry it
out as many digits as you want...

3.124555551 = 3.125
3.124555556 = 3.125

Dale
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