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ROUND

The ROUND function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to round a number to a certain number of decimal places according to standard rules. Whether you're dealing with financial calculations, scientific calculations, or formatting data, the ROUND function simplifies the task. Dive into our comprehensive guide to master its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ROUND(value, [places])

Parameters:

  • value: The number to be rounded.
  • places: [Optional] The number of decimal places to round to. If omitted, the default is 0.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using ROUND with a single value and zero decimal places:

    • Example: =ROUND(3.14159)
    • Result: 3

  2. Using ROUND with a multi-digit number and a specified number of decimal places:

    • Example: =ROUND(3.14159, 2)
    • Result: 3.14

  3. Using ROUND with a negative number of decimal places:

    • Example: =ROUND(1234.5678, -2)
    • Result: 1200

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Financial Calculations: Round currency values to the desired precision.
  2. Scientific Calculations: Round measurement values to the appropriate number of decimal places.
  3. Data Formatting: Round numbers for better readability in reports or presentations.

Related Functions

  • CEILING: Round up to the nearest specified multiple.
  • FLOOR: Round down to the nearest specified multiple.
  • MROUND: Round to the nearest specified multiple.
  • TRUNC: Truncate a number to the specified number of decimal places.

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