rounding; fraction handling
Technical term for rounding numbers, especially in accounting, programming, or data processing. Covers methods like rounding to the nearest whole number, truncation, or rounding up/down.
In accounting software, you can set the rounding method.
Rounding becomes important when calculating consumption tax.
四捨五入 is a specific rounding method (round half up), while 端数処理 is the broader concept of handling fractional parts.
切り捨て means truncation (rounding down), which is one type of 端数処理.
切り上げ means rounding up, another specific method under 端数処理.
Compound of 端数 (fraction, odd amount) and 処理 (processing, handling).