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=CEILING()
Returns number rounded up, away from zero, to the nearest multiple of significance. For example, if you want to avoid using pennies in your prices and your product is priced at $4.42, use the formula =CEILING(4.42,0.05) to round prices up to the nearest nickel.
Applies To:
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=CEILING(number, significance)
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Output typeNumber
Popularity30 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number |
Number | Required | The value you want to round. |
significance |
Number | Required | The multiple to which you want to round. |
▣ Examples
Rounds 2.5 up to nearest multiple of 1
=CEILING(2.5, 1)
Result:
3
Rounds -2.5 up to nearest multiple of -2
=CEILING(-2.5, -2)
Result:
-4
Rounds -2.5 up to nearest multiple of 2
=CEILING(-2.5, 2)
Result:
-2
Rounds 1.5 up to the nearest multiple of 0.1
=CEILING(1.5, 0.1)
Result:
1.5
Rounds 0.234 up to the nearest multiple of 0.01
=CEILING(0.234, 0.01)
Result:
0.24
§ Remarks
- If either argument is nonnumeric, CEILING returns the #VALUE! error value.
- Regardless of the sign of number, a value is rounded up when adjusted away from zero. If number is an exact multiple of significance, no rounding occurs.
- If number is negative, and significance is negative, the value is rounded down, away from zero.
- If number is negative, and significance is positive, the value is rounded up towards zero.
✦ Tips
- Regardless of the sign of number, a value is rounded up when adjusted away from zero. If number is an exact multiple of significance, no rounding occurs.
- If number is negative, and significance is negative, the value is rounded down, away from zero.
- If number is negative, and significance is positive, the value is rounded up towards zero.
⚠ Common Errors
#VALUE!
If either argument is nonnumeric, CEILING returns the #VALUE! error value.
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