ROUND vs FLOOR
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ROUND vs FLOOR

Basic Classification Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For

    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Round Numbers
      ROUND is known for Round Numbers.
    FLOOR
    • Lower Rounding
      FLOOR is known for Lower Rounding.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
    FLOOR
    • Popular in Financial Modeling
  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣

    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    ROUND
    • The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
    FLOOR
    • Keeps Numbers Grounded

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝

    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    Both*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
  • Version Compatibility 💻

    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    Both*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    ROUND
    • Excel 2013
      ROUND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
  • Operating System 💾

    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    Both*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions
  • Required Arguments Count 🔢

    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    Both*
  • Required Arguments Type 📊

    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    Both*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

  • Pros

    Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Precise Control
    • Consistent
    • Universal
    FLOOR
    • Consistent Results
    • Engineering Applications
  • Cons

    Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Limited Decimal Places
    • No Rounding Options
    FLOOR
    • Limited To Downward Rounding
    • Single Direction

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to ROUND
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
📊 is easier to use than FLOOR
📈 is more versatile than FLOOR
is rated higher than FLOOR
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than FLOOR
is rated higher than FLOOR
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
📊 is easier to use than FLOOR
performs better than FLOOR
is rated higher than FLOOR
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
📊 is easier to use than FLOOR
performs better than FLOOR
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
📊 is easier to use than FLOOR
performs better than FLOOR
is rated higher than FLOOR
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than FLOOR
performs better than FLOOR
is rated higher than FLOOR