round number bias

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round number bias (uncountable)

  1. (psychology) The tendency to favor round numbers or easy-to-use numbers as opposed to more realistic, more precise figures.
    Round number bias caused most people to throw an extra glamorous New Year party as 1999 ended and 2000 began.