Excel ROUND function
Rounds a number to the digits you choose. In Spanish Excel it is called REDONDEAR.
Syntax
English Excel
=ROUND(number, num_digits)
Spanish Excel (Mexico)
=REDONDEAR(número, núm_decimales)
Spanish Excel (Spain, Latin America)
=REDONDEAR(número; núm_decimales)
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| number | The number to round. |
| num_digits | How many decimals to keep; 0 rounds to a whole number and -1 to tens. |
Example
ROUND(number, digits) rounds to the digits you ask for. Note: cell formatting only changes how a number looks; ROUND changes the value other formulas use.
=ROUND(B1/B2,2)
Common mistake
Cell formatting only changes how a number looks; ROUND changes the value other formulas use.
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Practice ROUND
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
ROUND
ROUND(number, digits) rounds to the digits you ask for. Note: cell formatting only changes how a number looks; ROUND changes the value other formulas use.
In B3, split the bill between the people and round to 2 decimal places (cents).
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total bill | 1,847.5 | |
| 2 | People | 7 | |
| 3 | Each pays | ||
| 4 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ROUND called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Excel it is REDONDEAR. The formula =ROUND(B1/B2,2) is written =REDONDEAR(B1/B2;2) (or with commas in Mexico).
- Why does ROUND use semicolons in some Excel versions?
- It depends on regional settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), Excel separates arguments with semicolons. English Excel and Mexican Spanish Excel use commas.
- What is the most common ROUND mistake?
- Cell formatting only changes how a number looks; ROUND changes the value other formulas use.