How to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel (5 Easy Methods)

After performing a multiplication formula in Excel sometimes we need to round the output. There are many ways to do it in Excel. But in this article, I’ll show 5 easy methods to round a multiplication formula in Excel with sharp steps and clear illustrations.


How to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel: 5 Ways

To explore the methods, we’ll use the following dataset that represents some cloth items’ Prices and Discounts.


1. Use ROUND Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

In our very first method, we’ll use the ROUND function to round a multiplication formula in excel. That’s why I added a new column- E. We’ll keep one digit after the decimal while using the ROUND function.

Steps:

  • Activate Cell E5.
  • Then type the following formula in it-
=ROUND(C5*D5,1)
  • Later, just hit the Enter button to get the output.

Use ROUND Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

Here, I got the rounded 11% discount of Price $22.9 which is $2.5.

  • Next, drag down the Fill Handle icon to copy the formula for the other cells.

Use ROUND Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

Soon after, you will get the output like the image below.


2. Insert ROUNDUP Function to Round a Multiplication Formula

Now we’ll use the ROUNDUP function to round a multiplication formula. This function will always increase the last digit after decimal by one.

Steps:

  • Write the following formula in Cell E5
=ROUNDUP(C5*D5,1)
  • Later, press the Enter button for the result.

Insert ROUNDUP Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

  • Then to get the other outputs, use the Fill Handle tool.

Insert ROUNDUP Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

Output after using the Fill Handle tool.


3. Use ROUNDDOWN Function in Excel to Round a Multiplication Formula

Here, we are going to use the ROUNDDOWN function for the task. It will keep the last digit as it is after the decimal.

Steps:

  • In Cell E5, type the following formula
=ROUNDDOWN(C5*D5,1)
  • Next, hit the Enter button.

Use ROUNDDOWN Function in Excel to Round a Multiplication Formula

  • Finally, use the Fill Handle tool to finish.

Use ROUNDDOWN Function in Excel to Round a Multiplication Formula

And then you will get the result like the image below.


4. Use MROUND Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

Now let’s apply the MROUND function to do the task. It is used to round a number up or down to the multiple of a specified number. We’ll round to the multiple of 2.

Steps:

  • Type the following formula in Cell E5
=MROUND(C5*D5,2)
  • Press the Enter button to get the rounded value.

Use MROUND Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

  • After that, drag down the Fill Handle icon to copy the formula.

Use MROUND Function to Round a Multiplication Formula in Excel

Now all the numbers are rounded.


5. Apply INT Function to Round a Multiplication Formula

In this last method, I’ll show how to use the INT function to round a multiplication formula. This function will only keep the integer portion of a number.

Steps:

  • In Cell E5, write the following formula-
=INT(C5*D5)
  • Later, hit the Enter button to get the result.

Apply INT Function in Excel to Round a Multiplication Formula

  • Lastly, use the Fill handle icon over the cells E6:E9 to copy the formula.

Apply INT Function in Excel to Round a Multiplication Formula

Now have a look that the INT function has rounded the numbers to integers.


Practice Section

You will get a practice sheet in the Excel file given above to practice the explained ways.


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Conclusion

I hope the procedures described above will be good enough to round a multiplication formula in Excel. Feel free to ask any question in the comment section and please give me feedback.


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Md. Sourov Hossain Mithun

Md. Sourov Hossain Mithun, an Excel and VBA Content Developer at Softeko's ExcelDemy project, joined in October 2021. Holding a Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering degree from BUET, Mithun showcases expertise during his two-year tenure. With over 200 published articles on Excel topics, he earned a promotion to Team Leader, excelling in leading diverse teams. Mithun's passion extends to Advanced Excel, Excel VBA, Data Analysis, and Python programming, contributing significantly to the innovative and dynamic environment of ExcelDemy... Read Full Bio

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  1. Thanks for the tutorial, i find it very easy to understand and learn, many thanks for your effort

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