If you need to round a number to the nearest multiple of another number, then the Round to Nearest Multiple Calculator can help. This calculator is perfect for situations where you need to round values to specific increments, such as rounding prices or quantities to the nearest dollar or pound.
Enter whole numbers or decimals or fractions to round to the nearest multiple
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The formula for rounding a number to the nearest multiple of another number is:
Where:
The formula works by first dividing the number by the multiple to get the number of times the multiple goes into the number. It then rounds this result to the nearest whole number using the round function. Finally, it multiplies the rounded result by the multiple to get the rounded value.
Suppose you have a quantity of 18.7 units and you want to round it to the nearest multiple of 5. Using the Round to Nearest Multiple Calculator, you can enter the values as follows:
When you click "Calculate," the calculator will apply the formula and return the rounded value of 20, which is the nearest multiple of 5 to 18.7.
The Round to Nearest Multiple Calculator can be useful in many real-life situations. For example:
Using the Round to Nearest Multiple Calculator can save time and effort in these types of situations and help ensure accuracy in calculations.
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