Round decimal up

Function: Round decimal up

This action takes any number with a decimal point and rounds it up to the next whole number. This is useful when you need to ensure a quantity is always sufficient, even if the calculation results in a fraction.

Input

• Decimal Number (NUMBER): The number you want to round up. This input is required.

Output

• Result (NUMBER): The whole number after rounding up.

Execution Flow

Real-Life Examples

Example 1: Calculating the number of boxes needed Imagine you need to pack 17.3 items, and each box can hold one item. You can't have a fraction of a box, so you need to round up to ensure all items are packed.

• Inputs:
  • Decimal Number: 17.3
• Result: The action will output 18. This means you need 18 boxes to pack all 17.3 items.

Example 2: Determining the number of full workdays A project is estimated to take 4.1 days. If you need to schedule full workdays, you'd round up to ensure enough time is allocated.

• Inputs:
  • Decimal Number: 4.1
• Result: The action will output 5. This indicates that 5 full workdays should be scheduled for the project.

Example 3: Ordering materials for a construction project You've calculated that you need 12.001 units of a specific material. Since you can only order whole units, you must round up to ensure you have enough.

• Inputs:
  • Decimal Number: 12.001
• Result: The action will output 13. You will order 13 units of the material.