Rounding GPA (3.79 -> 3.8?) for apps

How much GPA rounding is acceptable in job applications?

My GPA is 3.79. On Citi's application, you have to pick which category your GPA is in; should I pick the one that says 3.8-3.9/4.0 or the one that says 3.5+/4.0?

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Maybe I'm out of my element here, but I've never seen HR/hiring managers bracket candidates by GPA to the point they'll forgo hiring the 3.8 in favor of the 3.7 who has the same experience and background by merit of the latter being at the top of the next bracket down...

 

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