.078 rounded to the leading digit is 0.08
12.607 rounded to the leading digit is 10.
10*.08 = 0.8 (this is the estimated product)
When the leading digit is 1, it is usually a good idea to keep 2 digits.
12*.08 = .96
The actual product is 0.983346
12.607 rounded to the leading digit is 10.
10*.08 = 0.8 (this is the estimated product)
When the leading digit is 1, it is usually a good idea to keep 2 digits.
12*.08 = .96
The actual product is 0.983346