Rounding Calculator
A rounding calculator is a tool that helps you round numbers to a specified place value — like the nearest whole number, tenth, hundredth, or any other decimal or significant figure.
Why use a rounding calculator?
- To simplify numbers for easier understanding or estimation.
- When you don’t need exact precision but a quick approximation.
- For financial calculations, measurements, or stats where exact decimal places aren’t necessary.
How does it work?
- You enter the number you want to round.
- You select the place value (like nearest whole number, tenth, hundred, etc.).
- It checks the digit right after your chosen place value to decide whether to round up or down.
- It gives you the rounded result.
When do you use it?
- In math homework or exams when you need to round numbers.
- In financial estimates, like rounding currency amounts.
- In measurements where a rough estimate works fine (like distances or weights).