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Quickly round cell values without formula in Excel

Author: Xiaoyang Last Modified: 2024-11-19

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In Excel, there are occasions when we need to round cell values either up or down. However, employing the typical roundup or round down formulas does not alter the actual cell values post-rounding. Kutools for Excel's Round utility offers a straightforward solution, allowing you to efficiently perform the rounding operations with ease.

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Advantages of using the "Round" feature

  • Diverse Rounding Options:
    Four rounding options are provided in a single dialog box to enhance flexibility for various rounding needs:
    1. Standard rounding
    2. Rounding up
    3. Rounding down
    4. Rounding half to even (Banker's rounding)
  • Simplified operation:
    Users can easily round selected cells without manually entering round formulas, making the process simpler and more direct.
  • Batch Processing:
    It allows users to select multiple cells or ranges for rounding in one go, significantly saving time and effort when dealing with large datasets.
  • Modify cell data directly:
    It can directly modify cell data, unlike formulas that merely calculate and present outcomes without altering the underlying data in the source cells, eliminating the need for extra steps to convert formula results into actual values.
  • Easy to use, just a few clicks away:
    It has an intuitive interface, allowing users without advanced Excel knowledge to easily apply rounding with just a few clicks.
  • Avoids Formula Dependency:
    By operating directly on cell data rather than relying on underlying formulas, it reduces spreadsheet complexity and, in some cases, improves worksheet performance.
  • Saves Time and Effort:
    For users dealing with large datasets, manually rounding numbers or writing formulas can be time-consuming. This feature significantly reduces time and minimizes errors.

Usage of the "Round" feature

Below I will demonstrate how to use the Round feature to accomplish different rounding operations.

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  1. Select the range of cells where you want to round the numbers.
  2. Go to the Kutools tab, select Round in the Ranges & Cells group.
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  3. In the opening Round without Formula dialog box, you can accomplish different rounding operations as follows.

    Round numbers to a specified number of digits

    Standard Rounding: This is the most common rounding method, typically following the "round half up" rule. If the digit following the rounding digit is less than 5, it rounds down; if it's 5 or greater, it rounds up. For example, 2.4 rounded to the nearest whole number is 2, while 2.5 rounded to the nearest whole number is 3.

    If you want to round numbers to a specified number of digits, specify the decimal place (here I enter the number 2), choose the Rounding option and click the OK button.
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    Result
    All numbers in the selected range are rounded to the specified number of decimal places.
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    Tip: This option works the same as the formula =ROUND(number, num_digits).

    Round numbers up, away from zero

    Rounding Up: Regardless of what the next digit is, always round up to the larger number. This rounding method is often used to ensure that the result does not fall below the original value, suitable for scenarios where resource sufficiency needs to be guaranteed. For example, 2.1 rounded up to the nearest whole number is 3.

    If you want to round numbers up, specify the decimal place (here I enter the number 2), choose the Rounding up option and click the OK button.
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    Result
    All numbers in the selected range are rounded up to the specified number of decimal places.
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    Tip: This option works the same as the formula =ROUNDUP(number, num_digits).

    Round numbers down, closer to zero

    Rounding Down: Regardless of what the next digit is, always round down to the smaller number. This method can be used in situations where you want to ensure that the result does not exceed the original value. For example, 2.9 rounded down to the nearest whole number is 2.

    If you want to round numbers down, specify the decimal place (here I enter the number 2), choose the Rounding down option and click the OK button.
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    Result
    All numbers in the selected range are rounded down to the specified number of decimal places.
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    Tip: This option works the same as the formula =ROUNDDOWN (number, num_digits).

    Round half to even

    Rounding Half to Even: Also known as "banker's rounding," this rounds a number to the nearest even number when it is exactly halfway between two numbers. This approach helps reduce overall bias in large datasets. For example, 2.5 rounded to the nearest even number is 2, and 3.5 rounded to the nearest even number is 4.

    To perform “round half to even” for numbers in selected range, specify the decimal place (here I enter the number 2), choose the Rounding to Even option and click the OK button.
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    Result
    After applying the operation, you can see the result as follows:
    • When the digit to be discarded is less than 5, it is simply dropped. For example, 0.9345 becomes 0.93.
    • When the digit to be discarded is more than 5, it rounds up. For example, 11.238 becomes 11.24.
    • When the digit to be discarded is exactly 5, and there are no other digits after 5 or only zeros after 5, the decision is based on whether the digit before 5 is odd or even. If it is odd, it rounds up (to an even number); if it is even, it rounds down (stays even). For example, 21.235 becomes 21.24 (because 3 is odd, it rounds up), while 98.885 becomes 98.88 (because 8 is already even).
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Notes:
  • This feature can be used in multiple ranges at the same time.
  • This feature supports undo (Ctrl + Z).

Demo: Round, Round down, or Round up a range of cells without formulas in Excel

 
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