What is Rounding Calculator?
Rounds numbers to specified decimal places or significant digits using standard commercial and mathematical rounding rules.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter number to be rounded.
- Choose decimal precision target.
- Review rounded number, floor, and ceiling.
The Mathematical Formula & Variables
Round(x, p) = floor(x * 10^p + 0.5) / 10^p
Step-by-Step Worked Example
Scenario: Round 3.14159 to the nearest hundredth.
- Hundredths digit is 4, followed by 1.
- Since 1 < 5, round down to 3.14.
Result: 3.14
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard rule for rounding 5?
Under standard math round-half-up, any digit equal to or greater than 5 rounds up to the next integer.