Strange math behaviour... could someone explain this ?

[Chipp Walters]

Richard Gaskin wrote:

> I believe the difference between accepting "179" from a computer when we 
> all know the answer is "180" and accidentally enabling a robot to 
> violate Asimov's Three Laws is one of degrees, not absolutes.

Probably explains why my Roomba doesn't 'get the corners' too well.

Hmmm. Now that you mention it, Roomba has been chasing the cat more 
often lately. [damn trunc function!]