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To generate random times in at specific intervals you can use the RAND function with the FLOOR function. See example below: Formula =FLOOR(RAND(),”0:15″) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in B6 is: =FLOOR(RAND(),”0:15″) which generates a random time at a 15-minute interval. How this formula works The RAND function generates a decimal number between… read more »
This tutorials shows how to Round time to nearest 15 minutes in Excel. To round a time to the nearest 15 minute interval, you can use the MROUND function, which rounds based on a supplied multiple. Formula =MROUND(time,”0:15″) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in C6 is: =MROUND(B6,”0:15″) How this formula works MROUND rounds to… read more »
This tutorials shows how to Round a number up to nearest multiple in Excel. If you need to round a number up to the nearest specified multiple (i.e. round a number up to the nearest dollar, up to the nearest $.25, up to the nearest multiple of 5, etc.) you can use the CEILING function. Formula =CEILING(number,multiple)… read more »
This tutorials shows how to Round a number down to nearest multiple in Excel. If you need to round a number down to the nearest specified multiple (i.e. round a number down to the nearest dollar, down to the nearest $.25, down to the nearest multiple of 5, etc.) you can use the FLOOR function. Formula =FLOOR(number,multiple)… read more »
Find Nearest Multiple in Excel This example illustrates three functions to round numbers to a multiple of x in Excel. The MROUND, CEILING and the FLOOR function. Mround 1. For example, round a number to the nearest multiple of 10. 2. For example, round a number to the nearest multiple of 5. Ceiling The same as MROUND but rounds up. Floor The same as… read more »