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ROUND vs PMT 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 typesROUNDPMTRANDOperation 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.
PMT- Financial ProfessionalsPMT is designed for Financial Professionals. Excel functions essential for financial analysis and planning Click to see all.
- AccountantsPMT is designed for Accountants. Excel functions commonly used by accountants for financial tracking and reporting 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.
PMT- Calculate Loan PaymentsPMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
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
PMT- Most used function in banking industry
RAND- Uses Wichmann-Hill algorithm from 1982
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionROUND- The peacekeeper between integers and decimals
PMT- The function that reminds you of your debts
RAND- The Las Vegas of Excel functions
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyROUNDPMTRAND
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 properlyROUNDPMTRAND- ~
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
PMT- Accurate Calculations
- Industry StandardExcel functions recognized as industry standards ensure widespread compatibility and reliability Click to see all.
- Reliable
RANDCons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionROUND- Limited Decimal Places
- No Rounding Options
PMT- Negative Number Output
- Complex Parameters
RAND
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