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# Product Rounding
Product rounding in PaintScout controls how calculated material quantities are displayed on work orders. You can choose to show exact values, round to the nearest unit, or always round up to ensure your crew has enough product on hand.
## How Does Product Rounding Work?
PaintScout calculates product usage per item using exact values. **Pricing is always based on exact quantities**, regardless of your rounding setting. Rounding only affects the quantity displayed on the work order — the total your customer sees on the estimate is always based on the precise calculation.
By default, PaintScout sums the exact product quantities across all items and then rounds the **total** on the work order. The rounding variance will never be more than 0.5 gallons per product.
### Example
If you have 5 bedrooms with baseboards, and each calculates to 0.1 gallons of trim paint, at $50/gallon, each room costs $5 — totaling 0.5 gallons and $25. On the work order, 0.5 gallons rounds to **1 gal**, so there can be a small gap between what's charged and what's listed for purchasing. That gap is capped at half a gallon.
## What Rounding Options Are Available?
PaintScout offers three rounding modes:
No Rounding (Default)
Product quantities are displayed as exact calculated values. The work order shows the precise amount needed (e.g., 2.2 gal). This gives you the most accurate view of material usage but may not align with how you purchase paint.
Round to Nearest Unit
Quantities are rounded to the nearest whole number using standard rounding rules. For example, 2.6 gal rounds to **3 gal** and 2.4 gal rounds to **2 gal**.
Be aware that this can round small quantities **down to zero**. If several items each need a fraction of a gallon and the total comes to less than 0.5 gallons, the work order will show **0 gal** — even though you still need to buy at least one. If your jobs frequently have small product quantities, consider using **Always Round Upwards** instead.
Always Round Upwards
Quantities are always rounded up to the next whole number. For example, 2.1 gal rounds to **3 gal**. This ensures the work order never underestimates the amount of product to purchase, which is the safest option if you want your crew to always have enough material on hand.
## How Do I Change My Rounding Settings?
1. Click the person icon and go to **Account Settings** > **Estimates** > **Settings**.
2. Scroll to the **Product Rounding** section and select your preferred option.
## Related articles
* [Assign a Product to a Rate](/support/customization/products/how-to-assign-a-product-to-a-rate.md) — Link products to rates for automatic material calculations
* [Working With Work Orders](/support/estimating/work-orders/working-with-work-orders.md) — Share labor, materials, and notes with your crew
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