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ROUND vs AVERAGE vs PRODUCT
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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 typesROUNDAVERAGEPRODUCTOperation 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 functionFor all*ROUNDAVERAGEPRODUCT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionROUND- Round NumbersROUND is known for Round Numbers.
AVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
PRODUCT- Multiplying Numbers TogetherPRODUCT is known for Multiplying Numbers Together.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionROUND- Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM
AVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
PRODUCT- Can multiply up to 255 numbers at once
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
AVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
PRODUCT- The function that failed elementary school's 'times tables'
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*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
AVERAGEOperating 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 properlyROUNDAVERAGEPRODUCTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
AVERAGE- RangeAVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.
- ArrayAVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations Click to see all.
PRODUCT
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionROUND- Precise Control
- Consistent
- Universal
AVERAGE- Simple To Use
- Common Function
- Universal
PRODUCTCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
AVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
PRODUCT- Can Overflow With Large Numbers
- No Selective Multiplication
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to ROUND
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations📈 is more versatile than ROUND
🛠 is more reliable than ROUND
⭐ is rated higher than ROUND
CHOOSE
Known for Value Selection From List⚙ performs better than ROUND
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than ROUND
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells🛠 is more reliable than ROUND
⭐ is rated higher than ROUND