CEILING

The CEILING function in Google Sheets rounds a number up to the nearest integer multiple of a specified significance. This function is useful when you need to round numbers up to specific increments. Discover how to utilize this function effectively with our comprehensive guide.

Parameters

• value: The number you want to round up.
• factor (optional): The significance to which you want to round up the value (default is 1).

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Using CEILING with a single number:

   • Example: =CEILING(7.3)
   • Result: 8

2. Using CEILING with a specified factor:

   • Example: =CEILING(12, 5)
   • Result: 15

Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Pricing Strategy: Round up product prices to specific increments.
2. Time Management: Round up time values to the nearest 5 or 10-minute interval.
3. Inventory Management: Round up inventory quantities to the nearest multiple of a specific value.

Related Functions

• FLOOR: Round a number down to the nearest integer multiple of a specified significance.
• ROUND: Round a number to a specified number of decimal places.

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