Round
Round is a mathematical function that rounds a number up or down by the specified digits. The function syntax:
Round (arg1, integer)
where arg1 is one or more of these arguments:
Table B-20 Arguments for the Round Function
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
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numeric |
A numeric value. For example, Round(81.3987,3) returns the value 81.399. Numeric values can include decimals and negative values. |
|
row, column, or cell reference |
A pointer to a row, column, or cell within a grid. References can be specified in several ways. The reference syntax: |
|
function |
An embedded function |
Integer specifies the number of digits to which you want to round the number:
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If integer is greater than zero, the number rounds to the specified number of decimal places.
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If integer is zero, the number rounds to the nearest integer.
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If integer is less than zero, the number is rounded to the left of the decimal point.
Examples:
The following example rounds to three decimals:
Round(3594.5567,3) = 3594.557The following example rounds to the nearest integer:
Round(3594.5567,0) = 3595The following example rounds to the thousands. This is also known as scaling:
Round(3594.5567,-3) = 4000