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ROUND vs POWER vs MOD

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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

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Mathematical

Excel functions for performing mathematical calculations
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

For whom 👥

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

ROUND

Data Analysts

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

Financial Professionals

ROUND is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.

POWER

Scientists

POWER is designed for Scientists. Excel functions used in scientific calculations and research Click to see all.

Engineers

POWER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.

MOD

Data Analysts

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

Engineers

MOD is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

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Mathematical Operations

Excel functions that perform various mathematical calculations and operations

Basic Information Comparison

Known For ⭐

Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function

ROUND

Round Numbers

ROUND is known for Round Numbers.

POWER

Exponential Calculations

POWER is known for Exponential Calculations.

MOD

Division Remainder Calculations

MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

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.

POWER

Excel 97

POWER was created in Excel 97. Functions first available in Excel 97 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.
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

ROUND

Most frequently used mathematical function after SUM

POWER

More efficient than using multiplication operators

MOD

Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

ROUND

The peacekeeper between integers and decimals

POWER

The function that makes numbers feel superior

MOD

The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

Usage Information Comparison

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

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Simple

Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks

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

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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

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2
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

Evaluation Comparison

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

ROUND

Precise Control

Consistent

Universal

POWER

Precise Power Calculations

Handles Large Numbers

MOD

Simple And Straightforward

Useful For Cyclic Calculations
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

ROUND

Limited Decimal Places

No Rounding Options

POWER

Can Return Errors With Very Large Numbers

Functions that may fail or return incorrect results when processing very large numerical values Click to see all.

Limited To Real Numbers

MOD

Limited To Integer Operations

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

Not Suitable For Decimal Remainders

Ratings Comparison

Ease of Use Score 📊

User-rated score for function's ease of use

ROUND

9.5

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.

POWER

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.

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.
Versatility Score 📈

Rating for function's adaptability to different scenarios

ROUND

8

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.

POWER

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.
Performance Score ⚙

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency

ROUND

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

POWER

9

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.

MOD

9.5

Rating for function's execution speed and efficiency (25%) Functions with higher performance scores execute faster and use system resources more efficiently. Click to see all.
Reliability Score 🛠

Rating for function's consistency and error handling

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9.5
Score ⭐

Overall rating combining all scoring attributes

ROUND

9.1

The overall score for ROUND is 9.1. Click to see all.

POWER

8.8

The overall score for POWER is 8.8. Click to see all.

MOD

8.6

The overall score for MOD is 8.6. Click to see all.

Alternatives to ROUND

Known for Rounding Down To Integers

Known for Generate Random Numbers

Known for Ceiling Rounding

Known for Basic Statistical Calculation

Known for Counting Numeric Cells

Known for Multiplying Numbers Together

Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations

📈 is more versatile than ROUND

🛠 is more reliable than ROUND

⭐ is rated higher than ROUND

Known for Finding Highest Value

Known for Calculate Loan Payments

🔢 needs fewer arguments than ROUND

Known for Count Non-Empty Cells

🛠 is more reliable than ROUND

⭐ is rated higher than ROUND

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