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ROUND vs POWER vs RAND
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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 typesFor all*Operation 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.
POWER- ScientistsPOWER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.
- EngineersPOWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
RAND
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
POWER- Exponential CalculationsPOWER is known for Exponential Calculations.
RAND- Generate Random NumbersRAND is known for Generate Random Numbers.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
POWER- More efficient than using multiplication operators
RAND- Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
POWER- The function that makes numbers feel superior
RAND- The Las Vegas of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
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*Operating 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 properlyROUNDPOWERRAND- ~
Required 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
POWER- Precise Power Calculations
- Handles Large Numbers
RANDCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
POWER- Can Return Errors With Very Large NumbersFunctions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.
- Limited To Real Numbers
RAND
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations⚙ performs better than POWER
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials⚙ performs better than POWER
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📊 is easier to use than POWER
⚙ performs better than POWER
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value⚙ performs better than POWER
⭐ is rated higher than POWER
ROUNDUP
Known for Ceiling Rounding⚙ performs better than POWER