Examples for the excel rounddown formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
ROUNDDOWN syntax pattern
=ROUNDDOWN(number, [digits])Use this ROUNDDOWN pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
ROUNDDOWN in a worksheet
=ROUNDDOWN(A2, [digits])Rounds a number toward zero to the specified number of digits after the decimal point.
When to use ROUNDDOWN
Use ROUNDDOWN when you need to round a number toward zero to the specified number of digits after the decimal point.
- Build totals, rounded metrics, and numeric calculations.
- Clean up numeric inputs before analysis.
How ROUNDDOWN works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, ROUNDDOWN follows the syntax ROUNDDOWN(number, [digits]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common ROUNDDOWN mistakes
Most ROUNDDOWN issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.