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PMT vs MOD vs ROUNDUP

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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

PMT

Financial

PMT belongs to the Financial category. Excel functions specifically designed for financial calculations and analysis Click to see all.

MOD

Mathematical

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

ROUNDUP

Mathematical

ROUNDUP belongs to the Mathematical category. Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

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

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Calculation

Excel functions for performing various calculations

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

PMT

Calculate Loan Payments

PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

ROUNDUP

Ceiling Rounding

ROUNDUP is known for Ceiling Rounding.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

PMT

Excel 3.0

PMT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.

MOD

Excel 2.0

MOD was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

Excel 2.0

ROUNDUP was created in Excel 2.0. Functions introduced in the Excel 2.0 version release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

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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

PMT

Most used function in banking industry

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

ROUNDUP

Originally Designed for Financial Calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

PMT

The function that reminds you of your debts

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

ROUNDUP

When Optimists Do Math

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

PMT

Intermediate

PMT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

MOD

Simple

MOD has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

Simple

ROUNDUP has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details Comparison

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

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Number

Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
Version Compatibility 💻

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

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Excel 2019

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
Excel 2016

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
Excel 2013

Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
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

PMT

Web Excel

PMT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.

MOD

Web Excel

MOD runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

PMT

3

PMT needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

MOD

2

MOD needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.

ROUNDUP

2

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

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

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Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
Number

Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

PMT

Accurate Calculations

Industry Standard

Excel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability Click to see all.

Reliable

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations

ROUNDUP

Simple To Use

Consistent Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

PMT

Negative Number Output

Complex Parameters

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

Functions that only work with whole numbers, limiting decimal calculations Click to see all.

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

ROUNDUP

Limited Decimal Control

Can Create Precision Issues

Functions that may introduce rounding or accuracy issues in calculations Click to see all.

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

PMT

8

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.

MOD

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.

ROUNDUP

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

PMT

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.

MOD

6.5

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.

ROUNDUP

6.5

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

For all*

9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

For all*

8.6

Alternatives to PMT

Known for Multiple Condition Sum

📈 is more versatile than PMT

Known for Round Numbers

📊 is easier to use than PMT

📈 is more versatile than PMT

⭐ is rated higher than PMT

Known for Finding Lowest Value

📊 is easier to use than PMT

⭐ is rated higher than PMT

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

📊 is easier to use than PMT

⭐ is rated higher than PMT

Known for Calculate Factorials

📊 is easier to use than PMT

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

📊 is easier to use than PMT

Known for Finding Highest Value

📊 is easier to use than PMT

⭐ is rated higher than PMT

Known for Extract Rightmost Characters

📊 is easier to use than PMT

⭐ is rated higher than PMT

Known for End Of Month Calculations

📊 is easier to use than PMT

🛠 is more reliable than PMT

⭐ is rated higher than PMT

Known for Replace Specific Text

📈 is more versatile than PMT

⭐ is rated higher than PMT

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