Research Point Distribution

[Gryphin]

Why is the total for the years different?
Does this really affect the game or does it all even out?

I have:
Research Points = 125970

Research Order (1)
Shields Level 4
Completion � .1 year
Cost per Turn � 80,000

Religious Tech Level � 2
Completion - .03 years
Cost Per Turn � 45970

Note: Total of 4 years.

Research Order (2)
Religious Tech Level � 2
Completion - ..1 years
Cost Per Turn � 100,000

Shields Level 4
Completion � .4 years
Cost per Turn � 25,970

Note: Total of 5 years

Side Note: This time I�m sober. (I hope)