Precision Should Match Reality, Not Exceed It

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Most estimates should be ranges, not point estimates. The right level of precision is determined by variance in the underlying data, decision stakes, and model quality — not by how many decimal places your spreadsheet can display. A model showing two decimal places is theatrical if the inputs are guesses; you've confused formatting for accuracy.

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