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ROUND vs MIN vs OR

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Basic Classification Comparison
Usage Context Comparison
Basic Information Comparison
History Comparison
Facts Comparison

Usage Information Comparison
Technical Details Comparison
Evaluation Comparison
Ratings Comparison

Basic Classification Comparison

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

ROUND

Mathematical

ROUND belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

MIN

Mathematical

MIN belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.

OR

Logical

OR belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

ROUND

Calculation

ROUND performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

MIN

Calculation

MIN performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

OR

Comparison

OR performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

For all*

Data Analysts

Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation

ROUND

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

MIN

Scientists

MIN is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

OR

Programmers

OR is designed for Programmers. Excel functions useful for programming and automation tasks Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

ROUND

Mathematical Operations

ROUND is used for Mathematical Operations. Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations Click to see all.

MIN

Data Analysis

MIN is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

OR

Conditional Logic

OR is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

ROUND

Round Numbers

ROUND is known for Round Numbers.

MIN

Finding Lowest Value

MIN is known for Finding Lowest Value.

OR

Any Condition Check

OR is known for Any Condition Check.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

For all*

Excel 2.0

Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

For all*

Microsoft Excel Team

Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team

Facts Comparison

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

ROUND

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM

MIN

First mathematical function in Excel

OR

Popular in conditional formatting
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

MIN

The pessimist's favorite function

OR

The function that settles for any truth

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

For all*

Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

ROUND

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

MIN

Number

MIN accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

OR

Boolean

OR accepts Boolean as input data. Excel functions that work with TRUE/FALSE logical values Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

For all*

Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

ROUND

Excel 2013

ROUND is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

OR

Excel 2013

OR is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

For all*

Windows

Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
MacOS

Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Web Excel

Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

ROUND

2

ROUND needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

MIN

1

MIN needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.

OR

2

OR needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

ROUND

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Number

ROUND accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

MIN

Number

MIN accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Array

MIN accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.

OR

Boolean

OR accepts Boolean as input types Excel functions that work with true/false logical inputs for decision-making Click to see all.

Range

OR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

MIN

Easy To Understand

Functions with clear and intuitive syntax that are simple to learn Click to see all.

Reliable

OR

Flexible Validation

Multiple Inputs
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

MIN

Only Works With Numbers

No Text Handling

OR

Binary Output

Functions that only return TRUE/FALSE values may limit the range of possible outputs and analysis options Click to see all.

Basic Logic

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

ROUND

9.5

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

MIN

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.

OR

9

User-rated score for function's ease of use (25%) Having high ease of use score means the function is more intuitive and user-friendly. Click to see all.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

ROUND

8

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

MIN

7.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.

OR

7.5

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios (25%) Functions with higher versatility scores can be used in more diverse scenarios and applications. Click to see all.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

For all*

9.5
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

ROUND

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

MIN

9.5

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.

OR

9.8

Rating for function's consistency and error handling (25%) Functions with higher reliability scores produce more consistent results and handle edge cases better. Click to see all.
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

ROUND

9.1

The overall score for ROUND is 9.1. Click to see all.

MIN

8.9

The overall score for MIN is 8.9. Click to see all.

OR

8.9

The overall score for OR is 8.9. Click to see all.

Alternatives to ROUND

Known for Finding Highest Value

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

📊 is easier to use than MIN

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📊 is easier to use than MIN

📈 is more versatile than MIN

🛠 is more reliable than MIN

⭐ is rated higher than MIN

Known for Calculate Factorials

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN

Known for Finding Most Frequent Value

Known for Exponential Calculations

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than MIN