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ROUND()

Description

Rounds a number to a certain number of decimal places according to standard rules.

What are the common questions about the ROUND formula?
How can I round a number to a specific decimal place?
How do I round a number to the nearest whole number?
Can I round a number to the nearest 10, 100, or any other multiple?
What is the syntax of the ROUND formula?
Does the ROUND formula handle negative numbers differently?

How can the ROUND formula be used appropriately?
Rounding numbers to a specific decimal place for better readability or presentation.
Rounding numbers for mathematical calculations where precision is not crucial.
Rounding monetary values to the nearest cent or dollar.

How can the ROUND formula be commonly mistyped?
Misspelling the function name as "ROUN" or "ROUNDs." or ROWND
Omitting the closing parenthesis in the formula.

What are some common ways the ROUND formula is used inappropriately?
Rounding numbers for precise calculations, such as financial analysis or scientific research, where accuracy is important. In such cases, the ROUND formula may introduce rounding errors and should be avoided.
Rounding numbers too early in a multi-step calculation, as cumulative rounding errors can accumulate and affect the final result.

What are some common pitfalls when using the ROUND formula?
Rounding to an excessive number of decimal places, which may give a false sense of precision and clutter the spreadsheet.
Rounding without considering the appropriate rounding method (e.g., rounding up, down, or to the nearest even number) based on the context or desired outcome.

What are common mistakes when using the ROUND formula?
Incorrectly specifying the number of decimal places or significant figures, leading to unexpected rounding results.
Neglecting to use absolute cell references when applying the formula to a range of cells, which can result in incorrect calculations when the formula is copied.

What are common misconceptions people might have with the ROUND formula?
Assuming that rounding a number will always result in a more accurate or precise value. Rounding should be used with caution, as it introduces a degree of approximation.
Believing that rounding can eliminate all numerical errors or discrepancies in a spreadsheet. Rounding can mask errors but doesn't address underlying calculation issues.

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How To Use in Sheets

ROUND(value, [places])

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