Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Using A Calculator (Section 1 - No. 8)
What should you remember when rounding numbers in the calculation?
Always round down to ensure accuracy.
Round intermediate values to a high number of significant figures.
Round intermediate values to one more significant figure than the final answer.
Only round the final answer.
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To avoid compounding rounding errors, round intermediate calculations to one more significant figure than the final answer.