# ROUNDUP

The *ROUNDUP* function rounds a number up, away from zero, to a specified number of decimal places. It always increases the value regardless of the following digits and is useful in scenarios where higher estimates, pricing adjustments, or safety margins are required.

#### Syntax

```javascript
ROUNDUP(value, significance)
```

#### Arguments

* `value`: The number to round.
* `significance` (Optional): The number of decimal places to round to.

#### Return value

Returns the number rounded up, away from zero, to the specified number of decimal places.

#### Example

```javascript
ROUNDUP(Actuals, 2)
```

In this example, the *Rounded Sales* measure is created using the ROUNDUP function, which rounds the values in *Total Sales* up, away from zero, to two decimal places.

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#### Excel equivalent

[ROUNDUP](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/roundup-function-f8bc9b23-e795-47db-8703-db171d0c42a7)


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