Unlock precision in your numeric values with the ROUND function, a powerful tool designed to manage the decimal portion of your data by rounding it to a specified number of digits. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the ins and outs of the ROUND function in Excel, offering valuable insights and tips for optimal usage. Learn how to harness the capabilities of the round function in Excel, and discover error handling methods to ensure seamless calculations.

Supported across all Excel versions, the ROUND function empowers you to enhance the accuracy of your numerical data. Delve into the world of Excel rounding with our guide, covering the nuances of the round function in Excel, the round Excel formula, and the round-up function. Gain clarity on how to implement the round function and elevate your proficiency in handling numeric values. Whether you're a novice or an experienced Excel user, this guide provides essential knowledge on the versatile and indispensable ROUND function in Excel.


Round Function Syntax

ROUND(number,[num_digits])

  • ROUND: The primary keyword, indicating the specific Excel function being used.
  • number: This is the numeric value that you want to round. It could be a constant, cell reference, or any expression that evaluates to a numeric value.
  • num_digits: An optional parameter specifying the number of digits to which the given number should be rounded. If omitted, the default is 0, meaning rounding to the nearest whole number.

This syntax, encapsulated in the specified box type, provides a clear representation of how to structure the ROUND function in Excel. The 'bio' type box serves as a visual cue, emphasizing the key components of the syntax.


Arguments

number The number to be rounded.
[num_digits] The number of digits.


Round Function Examples

Firstly a reminder: Named ranges are added to ease of reading formulas.

Example 1

=ROUND(314.159265358979,2)
formula returns 314.16; because when num_digits is greater than 0, then number is rounded to the specified number of decimal places.

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Example 2

=ROUND(314.159265358979,0)
formula returns 314; because when num_digits is equal to 0, then number is rounded to the nearest integer.

Example 3

=ROUND(314.159265358979,-2)
formula returns 300; because when num_digits is less than 0, the number is rounded to the left of the decimal point.

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Tips on Round Function Usage

  • The ROUND function rounds number 1 to 4 down and 5 to 9 up.
  • Use the ROUNDUP to always round up.
  • Use the ROUNDDOWN to always round down.

 

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