Math & Trig
Excel 2013
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=CEILING.PRECISE()
Returns a number that is rounded up to the nearest integer or to the nearest multiple of significance. Regardless of the sign of the number, the number is rounded up. However, if the number or the significance is zero, zero is returned.
Applies To:
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=CEILING.PRECISE(number, [significance])
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Output typeNumber
Popularity18 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
number |
Number | Required | The value to be rounded. |
significance |
Number | Optional | The multiple to which number is to be rounded. If significance is omitted, its default value is 1. |
▣ Examples
Rounds 4.3 up to the nearest multiple of 1.
=CEILING.PRECISE(4.3)
Result:
5
Rounds -4.3 up to the nearest multiple of 1. Rounds toward 0 because the number is negative.
=CEILING.PRECISE(-4.3)
Result:
-4
Rounds 4.3 up to the nearest multiple of 2.
=CEILING.PRECISE(4.3, 2)
Result:
6
Rounds 4.3 up to the nearest multiple of -2.
=CEILING.PRECISE(4.3,-2)
Result:
6
Rounds -4.3 up to the nearest multiple of 2. Rounds toward 0 because the number is negative.
=CEILING.PRECISE(-4.3,2)
Result:
-4
Rounds -4.3 up to the nearest multiple of -2.
=CEILING.PRECISE(-4.3,-2)
Result:
-4
§ Remarks
- The absolute value of the multiple is used, so that the CEILING.PRECISE function returns the mathematical ceiling irrespective of the signs of number and significance.
✦ Tips
- The absolute value of the multiple is used, so that the CEILING.PRECISE function returns the mathematical ceiling irrespective of the signs of number and significance.
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