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CEILING.PRECISE

The CEILING.PRECISE function in Google Sheets rounds a number up to the nearest integer multiple of the specified significance. This function is useful when you want to ensure that a number is always rounded up to the desired multiple. Learn how to use CEILING.PRECISE with our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: CEILING.PRECISE(number, [significance])

Parameters:

  • number: The number to round up.
  • significance: [Optional] The multiple to which the number should be rounded. If omitted, the default value is 1.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using CEILING.PRECISE with a single number:

    • Example: =CEILING.PRECISE(4.2)
    • Result: 5

  2. Using CEILING.PRECISE with a number and a specified significance:

    • Example: =CEILING.PRECISE(8.7, 0.5)
    • Result: 8.5

  3. Using CEILING.PRECISE with a negative number:

    • Example: =CEILING.PRECISE(-3.9, 2)
    • Result: -2

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Pricing Calculation: Round the price of a product up to the nearest dollar or cent.
  2. Inventory Management: Determine the number of units needed to reach the desired stock level.
  3. Project Scheduling: Round up the duration of a task to the nearest hour.

Related Functions

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

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