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ROUND

Known for Round Numbers

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Mathematical

ROUND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Calculation

ROUND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

ROUND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Mathematical Operations

ROUND is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2.0

ROUND was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

ROUND was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

ROUND has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input data. 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.

Excel 2019

ROUND is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

ROUND is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

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

Windows

ROUND runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

ROUND runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

ROUND runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

ROUND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

Ratings

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

9.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

8

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

9.1

The overall score for ROUND is 9.1. Click to see all.

Alternatives to ROUND

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Ceiling Rounding

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

Known for Generate Random Numbers

Known for Exponential Calculations

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📈 is more versatile than ROUND

🛠 is more reliable than ROUND

⭐ is rated higher than ROUND

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than ROUND

FAQ about ROUND