How to Use the ROUNDUP Function in Google Sheets

🟦 ROUNDUP Function in Google Sheets

How to round numbers up with precision and control

✅ Introduction

Have you ever needed to always round a number up, no matter what? Whether you’re calculating shipping fees, rounding up tax values, or preparing reports that require safety margins, the ROUNDUP function in Google Sheets gives you precise control.

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how ROUNDUP works with practical examples and spreadsheet visuals to help you apply it with confidence.

✅ Function Syntax

=ROUNDUP(value, places)

• value: The number you want to round.
• places: How many decimal places to round up to. Use 0 for whole numbers.

✅ Example 1: Round up to nearest whole number

=ROUNDUP(2.3, 0)

Even though 2.3 is closer to 2, ROUNDUP forces the result to 3.

✅ Example 2: Round up to two decimal places

=ROUNDUP(1.236, 2)

The number is rounded up to the second decimal, even if the third digit is small.

✅ Example 3: Round up to tens place (negative places)

=ROUNDUP(246, -1)

Negative values for places allow rounding to the left of the decimal point.

✅ Tips for Usage

• ROUNDUP always rounds numbers away from zero.
• Use with ARRAYFORMULA to apply on ranges.
• Great for pricing strategies that must avoid undercutting.

✅ Common Mistakes

• Confusing ROUNDUP with CEILING. CEILING rounds to a multiple, not to decimal places.
• Using negative places without understanding left-of-decimal behavior.
• Forgetting that even a small decimal will be rounded up: ROUNDUP(2.01, 0) gives 3.

✅ Summary

The ROUNDUP function is a reliable tool for ensuring upward rounding in your spreadsheets. Whether it’s for budgeting, tax calculations, or compliance-sensitive data, ROUNDUP ensures you never fall short.

Try using it today and master one of the most useful rounding functions in Google Sheets!