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ROUND vs PMT vs CEILING
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesROUNDPMTCEILINGOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionROUND- Data AnalystsROUND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
- Financial ProfessionalsROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
PMT- Financial ProfessionalsPMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsPMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.
CEILING
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
CEILING- Upper RoundingCEILING is known for Upper Rounding.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
CEILING- Used in Scientific Calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
PMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
CEILING- Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyROUNDPMTCEILING
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
ROUNDPMTOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyROUNDPMTCEILINGRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
PMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability Click to see all.
- Reliable
CEILINGCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
CEILING- Limited To Upward Rounding
- Single Direction
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum📈 is more versatile than PMT
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials📊 is easier to use than PMT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations📊 is easier to use than PMT
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📊 is easier to use than PMT
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations📊 is easier to use than PMT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT