Compatibility
Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
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=ISO.CEILING()
ISO.CEILING 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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=ISO.CEILING(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 optional multiple to which number is to be rounded. If significance is omitted, its default value is 1. Note The absolute value of the multiple is used, so that the ISO.CEILING function returns the mathematical ceiling irrespective of the signs of number and significance. |
▣ Examples
Rounds 4.3 up to nearest multiple of 1
=ISO.CEILING(4.3)
Result:
5
Rounds -4.3 up to nearest multiple of 1
=ISO.CEILING(-4.3)
Result:
-4
Rounds 4.3 up to the nearest multiple of 2
=ISO.CEILING(4.3, 2)
Result:
6
rounds 4.3 up to the nearest multiple of -2
=ISO.CEILING(4.3,-2)
Result:
6
Rounds -4.3 up to the nearest multiple of 2
=ISO.CEILING(-4.3,2)
Result:
-4
Rounds -4.3 up to the nearest multiple of -2
=ISO.CEILING(-4.3,-2)
Result:
-4
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