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# CEILING

The *CEILING* function rounds a number up to the nearest integer or specified multiple (*significance*). If the number is already an exact multiple of the specified significance, it remains unchanged. This function is commonly used in financial calculations, pricing adjustments, quantity estimations, and scenarios where values must always be rounded upward.

#### Syntax

```javascript
CEILING(value, significance)
```

#### Arguments

* `value`: Number or reference to round.
* `significance` (Optional): The multiple to which the value should be rounded. If not specified, the value is rounded up to the nearest integer.

#### Return value

Returns the rounded value based on the specified significance.

#### Example

```javascript
CEILING(Planned Units, 2)
```

In this example, the *Rounded\_Off Units* measure is created using the CEILING function, which returns the values in the *Planned Units* measure rounded up to the nearest multiple of 2.

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#### Excel equivalent

[CEILING](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ceiling-function-0a5cd7c8-0720-4f0a-bd2c-c943e510899f)


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