How To Use FLOOR.PRECISE() Function in Google Sheets

The FLOOR.PRECISE function rounds a number down to the nearest integer or multiple of specified significance.

Common Questions about the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula:

How Can the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula Be Used Appropriately?
The FLOOR.PRECISE formula can be used in Google Sheets to truncate a number to a specific number of decimal places. It can be used to round a number up or down, and a negative number of decimal places will round the number up even if it is positive.

How Can the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula Be Commonly Mistyped?
A common mistake when typing the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula is to leave out the period between “FLOOR” and “PRECISE”.

What Are Some Common Ways the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula Is Used Inappropriately?
The most common mistake when using the FLOOR.PRECISE formula is to use it in the wrong context, such as trying to of truncate a number to more decimal places than the number actually has or trying to round a number when the FLOOR.PRECISE formula is better suited for truncation. Other common mistakes include using the wrong number of decimal places or using the wrong function for rounding.

What Are Some Common Pitfalls When Using the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula?
When using the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula, a common pitfall is to use a number of decimal places that is higher than the number of the actual decimal places in a number, leading to inaccurate results. Additionally, using the wrong function (for example, using the FLOOR instead of the FLOOR.PRECISE formula to round a number) can lead to unexpected results.

What Are Common Mistakes When Using the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula?
Common mistakes include using the wrong number of decimal places, typing in the incorrect formula (such as leaving out the period between “FLOOR” and “PRECISE” or using the wrong function altogether), using the wrong number of decimal places, or mistyping the number itself.

What Are Common Misconceptions People Might Have With the FLOOR.PRECISE Formula?
A common misconception is that the FLOOR.PRECISE formula is for rounding numbers, when really it is better suited for truncating a number to a certain number of decimal places. Additionally, some people might think that the FLOOR.PRECISE formula will always round down, when in fact it can be used to round a number up if given a negative number of decimal places.