Number - Significant (Figures|Digits|Bits)

Data System Architecture

About

A significant digit is a digit that can't be removed from the number without modifying its value.

Definition

Most

The most significant digit is the left-most nonzero digit

Least

The least significant digit is the right-most known digit.

Total

The total number of significant digit is the total number of digit

Precision

Precision Rounded to
significant figures 		Rounded to decimal places
6 12.3450 12.345000
5 12.345 12.34500
4 12.35 12.3450
3 12.3 12.345
2 12 12.35
1 10 12.3
0 N/A 12

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