# ROUNDUP

The **ROUNDUP** function always rounds a number up, away from zero. Use ROUNDUP when you always need a higher estimate, such as in budgeting or safety margins. 

## Syntax

```javascript
roundup(value, significance)
```

## Arguments

value - Required. The number to be rounded.

significance - Optional. The number of decimal places to round off.

## Example

```javascript
ROUNDUP(Actuals,2) //Rounds the Actuals to 2 decimal places
```

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