The Google Sheets function ROUNDUP is a useful tool for adjusting numerical values in financial, statistical, and analytical contexts. By always rounding a number up to the nearest specified decimal place, this function ensures precise calculations when upper limits are necessary, such as pricing or forecasts.

Syntax

ROUNDUP(value, places)

value: The numeric value to be rounded up.
places: The number of decimal places to which you want to round up the value.

Example #1

ROUNDUP(3.14159, 2)

This function rounds up the value of pi to two decimal places, resulting in 3.15.

Example #2

ROUNDUP(7.8, 0)

Here, the function rounds up 7.8 to the nearest whole number, giving a result of 8.

Example #3

ROUNDUP(-4.7, 1)

Using this function, the negative value -4.7 is rounded up to one decimal place, resulting in -4.7 (since it rounds towards zero).

Error handling

• VALUE! – Indicates that the input value is not a numeric type, meaning an invalid argument was provided.
• NUM! – This error arises when the places argument is less than zero, which is not permissible.

Conclusion

The ROUNDUP function in Google Sheets is an essential tool for users needing accurate numerical representation, particularly where upper limits are critical. Its straightforward syntax and robust handling of various values make it a versatile addition to any spreadsheet toolkit.