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Round numbers by decimal places, significant figures, place value, ceiling, floor, or truncation.

Enter the integer or decimal number to round.

Choose how the number should be rounded.

Digits to keep after the decimal point.

Meaningful digits to keep.

Place value for nearest-place rounding.

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Introduction

The Rounding Calculator rounds numbers by decimal places, significant figures, nearest place value, ceiling, floor, or truncation.

For ordinary decimal rounding, digits after the selected precision determine whether the kept digit stays the same or increases by one. Other modes use place values, significant figures, ceiling, floor, or truncation.

Formula and method guide

Decimal places

Round to selected digits after the decimal

Use this for money-style, measurement-style, or fixed decimal precision.

Significant figures

Keep selected meaningful digits

Use this when scientific or measurement precision matters.

Place value

Round to nearest place value

Use this to round to nearest ten, hundred, tenth, or another supported place.

Variables

Number

The original value to round.

Decimal places

Digits kept after the decimal point.

Significant figures

Meaningful digits kept from the number.

Place value

Nearest unit, ten, tenth, or other selected place.

Difference

Rounded result minus the original number.

FAQs

What does this Rounding Calculator do?
It rounds numbers by decimal places, significant figures, place value, ceiling, floor, or truncation.
What is rounding to decimal places?
It keeps a selected number of digits after the decimal point.
What are significant figures?
Significant figures are meaningful digits in a number, often used for measurement precision.
What is rounding to a place value?
It rounds to the nearest selected place, such as ten, hundred, tenth, or hundredth.
What does round up mean?
Round up, or ceiling, moves to the next greater whole number.
What does round down mean?
Round down, or floor, moves to the next lower whole number.
What does truncate mean?
Truncate removes the decimal part toward zero.
Is 15.496 rounded to 2 decimal places 15.50?
Yes. The third decimal digit is 6, so the hundredths digit rounds up.
Can this round negative numbers?
Yes. Ceiling, floor, and truncation behave differently for negative values.
Why do calculators sometimes disagree?
Different tools may use different rounding policies, especially for tie values.
Does this use banker's rounding?
No. This calculator uses standard half-up style behavior through normal decimal rounding.
When should I use significant figures?
Use significant figures when preserving measurement precision or scientific notation style.
When should I use decimal places?
Use decimal places when the number of digits after the decimal must be fixed.
Can I round to the nearest thousand?
Yes. Choose nearest thousand in the place value options.
Should I round during every calculation step?
Usually no. Rounding too early can compound error unless required by a specific rule.

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