ROUND vs MOD vs TODAY
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ROUND vs MOD vs TODAY

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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.
    MOD
    • Division Remainder Calculations
      MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.
    TODAY
    • Current Date Return
      TODAY is known for Current Date Return.

History Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    ROUND
    • Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
    MOD
    • Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
    TODAY
    • Updates even when you don't want it to

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    ROUND
    • The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
    MOD
    • The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers
    TODAY
    • The function that never lies about its age

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    ROUND
    • Number
      ROUND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • 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
    MOD
    • Excel 2013
      MOD 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
    For all*
    • 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
    ROUND
    MOD
    TODAY
      ~

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    ROUND
    • Number
      ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Number
      ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    MOD
    • Number
      MOD accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    TODAY
    • Date
      TODAY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to ROUND
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
📊 is easier to use than MOD
⭐ is rated higher than MOD
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📈 is more versatile than MOD
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
📈 is more versatile than MOD
⭐ is rated higher than MOD
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
📈 is more versatile than MOD
⭐ is rated higher than MOD
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📈 is more versatile than MOD
⭐ is rated higher than MOD
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
📈 is more versatile than MOD
⭐ is rated higher than MOD
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding
📈 is more versatile than MOD
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MOD
📈 is more versatile than MOD
⭐ is rated higher than MOD