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ROUND vs POWER vs PMT
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesROUNDPOWERPMT- FinancialPMT belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionROUND- Data AnalystsROUND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
POWER- ScientistsPOWER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- EngineersPOWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
PMT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
POWER- Exponential CalculationsPOWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
POWER- More efficient than using multiplication operators
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
POWER- The function that makes numbers feel superior
PMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyROUNDPOWERPMT
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel 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.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel 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 platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
- Web ExcelExcel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyROUNDPOWERPMTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
POWER- Precise Power Calculations
- Handles Large Numbers
PMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability
- Reliable
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
POWER- Can Return Errors With Very Large NumbersFunctions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.
- Limited To Real Numbers
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
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performs better than POWER
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
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performs better than POWER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than POWER
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is rated higher than POWER
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
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performs better than POWER
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is rated higher than POWER
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers
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is easier to use than POWER
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performs better than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
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performs better than POWER
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is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding
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performs better than POWER