Count per deck of -0.1
When count per deck goes down just below zero, e.g. -0.1, should it be rounded to -1 or 0?
When count per deck goes down just below zero, e.g. -0.1, should it be rounded to -1 or 0?
on how perfect and technical you want to run your math. For instance; If you have a hard 12 v a dealer 4, you should hit in that situation.
My take is, you shouldn't round it at all if you know the exact index number for the specific play decision.
Depends on how your indices were generated. They could be truncated, floored, etc.
Producing fractional indices is a trivially easy matter.
Using them with precision is implausible and a waste of energy.
For purposes of cover, risk aversion, ease of use, etc. you should "floor" your fractionasl true counts - which means rounding them off TOWARD zero. Plus fractions are dropped and minus fractions are too. e.g. +1.8 = +1 while -.5 = 0 The "cost" to you is rather insignificant. IF you do this you will be adjusting your bets less often.
You will be wagering either minimally or randomly between -1 and +1 in games with fine rules and penetration, won't you ?
Always remember that the floor supervisor is looking for bet variation to justify his picking up the phone and having your play surveilled.
Playing longevity trumps betting/playing accuracy.
