ROUNDUP
The ROUNDUP function rounds a number up, away from zero, to a specified number of digits. It ensures the result is always rounded up, regardless of the number's sign.
Syntax 🔗
=ROUNDUP(number, num_digits)
number | The number you want to round up. |
num_digits | The number of digits to which you want to round up the number. It can be positive (to round up the specified number of decimal places) or negative (to round up to the left of the decimal point). |
About ROUNDUP 🔗
Use the ROUNDUP function in Excel to round a number up to a specific number of digits. This function is useful when you want to ensure values are consistently rounded upward, preventing underestimation in your calculations. ROUNDUP helps maintain accuracy by adjusting numbers upward to the desired level of precision.
Examples 🔗
To round the number 15.263 up to two decimal places, use the formula: =ROUNDUP(15.263, 2). This results in 15.27.
To round the number 48.99 up to the nearest whole number, use the formula: =ROUNDUP(48.99, 0). This gives you 49 as the result.
Notes 🔗
The ROUNDUP function always rounds numbers up, away from zero, regardless of the number's sign. Use the num_digits argument to specify how you want to round: positive values for decimal places and negative values for digits to the left of the decimal point.
Questions 🔗
The ROUNDUP function always rounds numbers up, away from zero, while the ROUND function follows standard rounding rules (rounds 0.5 or greater up, and less than 0.5 down).
Can I use negative values for num_digits in the ROUNDUP function?Yes, you can use negative values for the num_digits argument in the ROUNDUP function. Negative values will result in rounding to the left of the decimal point, as opposed to rounding to decimal places when using positive values.
When should I use the ROUNDUP function in Excel?You should use the ROUNDUP function when you specifically need to round numbers up to ensure that values are never underestimated in your calculations. It is particularly useful in scenarios where rounding up is crucial for accuracy and to prevent miscalculations.