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ROUND.

Rounds a number to a specified number of digits.

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How it works.

ROUND rounds a numeric value to a specified number of decimal places. If num_digits is 0, it rounds to the nearest whole integer. If num_digits is negative, it rounds to the left of the decimal point (e.g. tens or hundreds).

💡 In simple terms.

Rounds a decimal number to a specific number of decimal places (like rounding 19.9567 to 19.96).

Everyday Analogy

"Think of this like checking your height. If you are 138.6 cm, you might round it to the nearest whole number, which is 139 cm."

Formula syntax.

Standard Excel Notation
=ROUND(number, num_digits)
Tip:Arguments wrapped in square brackets [like_this] are optional; all other arguments are required.

Formula arguments.

Every parameter accepted by the ROUND function is detailed below.

numberRequired

The number you want to round.

Example value: A2
num_digitsRequired

The number of digits to which you want to round the number.

Example value: 2

Simple example.

Step-by-Step Scenario

Round Financial Rates

Round the decimal values in column A to exactly 2 decimal places.

Exact PriceQtyRounded Price
19.95675———
4.521212———
8.00992———
Applied Formula
=ROUND(A2, 2)
Expected Result:Calculated output

Evaluates ROUND over the sample table cells, placing the verified output in cell C2:C6.

Formula generator.

Full Generator Wizard

Customize the argument fields below to generate a tailored ROUND formula ready to paste directly into your worksheet.

Generated FormulaReady to copy
=ROUND()

Expected result behavior.

Returns "Calculated output" based on sample evaluation criteria and active cell references.

Sample Output:Calculated output
Output Type:Text String

Best Practices

  • To always round up (away from zero), use ROUNDUP. To always round down (toward zero), use ROUNDDOWN.
  • To round to a multiple of a specific number (like rounding to the nearest 0.05), use MROUND.

Common Mistakes

  • Rounding values can introduce small math differences when summing rounded numbers vs summing exact values.
Compatibility Database

Platform & version compatibility.

Verified platform compatibility matrix based on actual spreadsheet calculation engine specifications.

Excel✓
Supported
Excel 365✓
Supported
Excel 2021✓
Supported
Excel 2019✓
Supported
Google Sheets✓
Supported
Microsoft Excel History & Version Availability

Core standard function supported across all modern and legacy Microsoft Excel versions (365, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010), as well as Excel for the Web and Mac.

Google Sheets Compatibility Notes

100% compatible with Google Sheets. Uses identical argument order, data types, and standard calculation logic.

Frequently asked questions.

Technical Q&A
Can I use ROUND across different worksheets in Excel?↓

Yes. You can reference cells located on other sheets by including the sheet name followed by an exclamation mark, for example: =ROUND(Sheet2!A2:A10). If the sheet name contains spaces, enclose it in single quotes: ='Q1 Report'!A2:A10.

What is the most common reason for errors in ROUND?↓

Rounding values can introduce small math differences when summing rounded numbers vs summing exact values.

Does ROUND work identically in Google Sheets?↓

Yes, ROUND is supported in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets with standard evaluation behavior.