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Excel ODD Function

Excel ODD function
Summary 
The Excel ODD function returns the next odd integer after rounding a given number up. The ODD function always rounds numbers up (away from zero) so positive numbers become larger and negative numbers become smaller (i.e. more negative).
Purpose 
Round a number up to the next odd integer
Return value 
A rounded number.
Syntax 
=ODD (number)
Arguments 
  • number - The number to round up to an odd integer.
Version 
Excel 2003
Usage notes 

The ODD function always rounds up to the next odd integer, skipping even integers along the way.

Note if you are using ODD with negative numbers, values are rounded away from zero, so they actually become more negative.

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