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How To Round To The Nearest 5 In Excel

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Mastering the art of rounding numbers to the nearest 5 in Excel can streamline data analysis and presentation. This guide provides clear steps for manipulating numerical data within Excel's versatile framework.

While Excel offers various rounding functions, we will also explore how Sourcetable presents a more intuitive alternative for this common task.

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Round to Nearest 5 in Excel

Using MROUND Function

Use the MROUND function to round a number to the nearest multiple of 5. Syntax: =MROUND(cell, 5).

Using CEILING Function

To round up to the nearest multiple of 5, apply the CEILING function. Syntax: =CEILING(cell, 5).

Using FLOOR Function

For rounding down, use the FLOOR function. Syntax: =FLOOR(cell, 5).

Utilizing CEILING.MATH and FLOOR.MATH

CEILING.MATH and FLOOR.MATH offer additional control for negative numbers. Use a mode argument for rounding direction. Syntax for rounding up: =CEILING.MATH(cell, 5); for rounding down: =FLOOR.MATH(cell, 5).

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Common Use Cases

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    Creating a price list where all prices are rounded to the nearest nickel

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    Simplifying time tracking by rounding clock-in and clock-out times to the nearest 5-minute interval

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    Analyzing survey data by grouping ratings (1-10 scale) to the nearest 5 for easier categorization

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    Preparing a budget forecast where all line item amounts are rounded to eliminate cents

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    Generating a temperature report from raw data by rounding measurements to the nearest 5 degrees

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