ROUNDUP Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

ROUNDUP is an Excel Math & Trig function. Always rounds a number up, away from zero.

ROUNDUP syntax

=ROUNDUP(number, num_digits)

ROUNDUP is used in financial models and engineering-style calculations where precise numeric work is needed.

Open the live Excel-style spreadsheet and try ROUNDUP yourself. No Excel install or sign-up needed to start.

What does the ROUNDUP function do in Excel?

Always rounds a number up, away from zero.

What is the syntax of ROUNDUP in Excel?

The syntax is =ROUNDUP(number, num_digits). number: A number to use in the calculation; num_digits: How many decimal places to round to.

Where can I practice ROUNDUP online for free?

Open the free live spreadsheet on Cellgrids and try ROUNDUP yourself. No Excel install is needed and you can start without signing up.