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ROUND vs PMT vs DOLLAR

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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.

PMT

Financial

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

DOLLAR

Text

DOLLAR belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data 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.

PMT

Calculation

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

DOLLAR

Conversion

DOLLAR performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types Click to see all.

Usage Context Comparison

For whom 👥

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

For all*

Financial Professionals

Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning

ROUND

Data Analysts

ROUND is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

PMT

Accountants

PMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Accountants

DOLLAR is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting 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.

PMT

Financial Calculations

PMT is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations Click to see all.

DOLLAR

Financial Calculations

DOLLAR is used for Financial Calculations. Excel functions designed for financial analysis and monetary calculations 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.

PMT

Calculate Loan Payments

PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.

DOLLAR

Currency Formatting

DOLLAR is known for Currency Formatting.

History Comparison

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

ROUND

Excel 2.0

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

PMT

Excel 3.0

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

DOLLAR

Excel 2.0

DOLLAR 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

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

PMT

Most used function in banking industry

DOLLAR

One of Excel's original financial functions
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

PMT

The function that reminds you of your debts

DOLLAR

Makes your numbers look rich and important

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

ROUND

Simple

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

PMT

Intermediate

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

DOLLAR

Simple

DOLLAR 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

For all*

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.

For all*

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
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.

PMT

3

PMT needs 3 required arguments Click to see all.

DOLLAR

1

DOLLAR needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

For all*

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

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

PMT

Accurate Calculations

Industry Standard

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

Reliable

DOLLAR

Easy Formatting

Functions that simplify the process of formatting cells and data Click to see all.

Professional Output

Consistent
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

PMT

Negative Number Output

Complex Parameters

DOLLAR

Limited Currency Options

Fixed Format

Functions only work with specific predefined formats, limiting flexibility Click to see all.

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to ROUND

Known for Division Remainder Calculations

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Ceiling Rounding

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

Known for Generate Random Numbers

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📈 is more versatile than ROUND

🛠 is more reliable than ROUND

⭐ is rated higher than ROUND

Known for Value Selection From List

⚙ performs better than ROUND

Known for Exponential Calculations