# CEILING

The CEILING function rounds a number to the nearest integer or to the nearest multiple of significance.

## Syntax

```javascript
ceiling(value, significance)
```

## Arguments

value - Number or reference. This is a required argument.

significance - Multiple to which the number should be rounded. This is an optional argument. If missing, the number is rounded to the nearest integer greater than the number.

## Example

```javascript
ceiling(13,5)
```

Returns 15 which is the smallest multiple of 5 larger than 13

## Excel equivalent

[CEILING](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ceiling-function-0a5cd7c8-0720-4f0a-bd2c-c943e510899f)


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