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).

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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