--- title: How do I round punch-in and punch-out times? description: This article will show you how to set up rounding for your punch-in and punch-out times. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/how-do-i-round-punch-in-and-punch-out-times#main-content) - [English](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/how-do-i-round-punch-in-and-punch-out-times) - [Español](https://knowledge.corfix.com/es/articles/how-do-i-round-punch-in-and-punch-out-times) - [Português](https://knowledge.corfix.com/pt/articles/how-do-i-round-punch-in-and-punch-out-times) English Show submenu for translations ![black-logo (1)](https://knowledge.corfix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/black-logo%20(1).png?width=300&height=77&name=black-logo%20(1).png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/how-do-i-round-punch-in-and-punch-out-times) - [Español](https://knowledge.corfix.com/es/articles/how-do-i-round-punch-in-and-punch-out-times) - [Português](https://knowledge.corfix.com/pt/articles/how-do-i-round-punch-in-and-punch-out-times) English Show submenu for translations Got a question? Search the Corfix Guide! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Corfix Guide](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles?hsLang=en) 2. [Corfix Admins](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/corfix-admins?hsLang=en) 3. [Timekeeping](https://knowledge.corfix.com/articles/corfix-admins?hsLang=en#timekeeping) June 12, 2026 # How do I round punch-in and punch-out times? ## This article will show you how to set up rounding for your punch-in and punch-out times.     #### Time Tracking & Rounding Logic To ensure payroll accuracy and precise project costing, our system distinguishes between **Start/End of Shift** actions and **Mid-Day Transitions**. Rounding rules are applied selectively based on the specific button a user selects. --- ### Key Logic Principles - **The "Bookend" Rule:** Rounding applies **only** to the initial **Punch In** and the final **Punch Out** of the workday. These are treated as the boundaries of your shift and are subject to company-wide rounding settings. - **Continuous Flow:** To prevent gaps or overlapping minutes in your timeline, mid-day project transitions remain unrounded. - **Action-Based Recording:** The system determines whether to round based on the button pushed: - **Punch In/Out:** Triggers rounding logic. - **Switch Project:** Records the exact timestamp to maintain a seamless timeline. --- ### Example Scenario | **Action** | **Actual Time** | **System Recording** | **Logic Applied** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Punch In** (Start Shift) | 7:58 AM | 8:00 AM | **Rounded** (Shift Start) | | **Switch** to Project B | 10:14 AM | 10:14 AM | **Exact** (Continuous Flow) | | **Switch** to Project C | 1:37 PM | 1:37 PM | **Exact** (Continuous Flow) | | **Punch Out** (End Shift) | 5:01 PM | 5:00 PM | **Rounded** (Shift End) | --- ### Important Distinction > **Note:** If a worker chooses to "Punch Out" of a project and then "Punch In" to a new one (rather than using the "Switch Project" button), the system will treat these as shift boundaries and apply **rounding** to both actions. To maintain a gap-free, real-time record for project costing, the **Switch Project** button should be used when a worker is changing projects in the same day. *All rounding increments (e.g., 5, 10, or 15 minutes) are governed by your specific **Round Punch Times (to the minute)**  configuration in Timekeeping Settings.*   Follow these steps to set up time rounding when workers punch-in and punch-out: **Step 1:** Go to "Timekeeping" from the left side menu. Then click "Settings" in the top right. ![Screen Shot 2023-03-03 at 3.43.16 PM](https://knowledge.corfix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-03%20at%203.43.16%20PM.png?width=670&height=365&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-03-03%20at%203.43.16%20PM.png) **Step 2:**  In the section "Round Punch Times (to the minute)" you can enter in the interval of time that you want the punch-in and punch-out times to round to.  **The Logic:** Times are rounded to 15-minute intervals (:00, :15, :30, :45). - **Punch-Ins** round **UP** to the *next* interval. - **Punch-Outs** round **DOWN** to the *previous* interval. ### Example Scenarios | **Punch Type** | **Actual Time** | **Rounding Rule Applied** | **Rounded Time** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Punch-In** | 7:03 AM | Rounds **UP** | **7:15 AM** | | **Punch-Out** | 4:39 PM | Rounds **DOWN** | **4:30 PM** | | **Punch-In** | 8:16 AM | Rounds **UP** | **8:30 AM** | | **Punch-Out** | 5:14 PM | Rounds **DOWN** | **5:00 PM** | **Quick Takeaway:** If an employee clocks in at 7:01 AM, their time is pushed forward to **7:15 AM**. If they clock out at 4:44 PM, their time is pulled backward to **4:30 PM**. ![Screen Shot 2023-03-05 at 10.00.37 AM](https://knowledge.corfix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-05%20at%2010.00.37%20AM.png?width=670&height=363&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-03-05%20at%2010.00.37%20AM.png) **Step 3 :** You can click on **"Round in Either Direction"** to have the times round to the nearest time interval without the time rounding down on punch-in and rounding up on punch-out.  **The Logic:** Times round to the **nearest** 15-minute interval (:00, :15, :30, :45) for both punch-ins and punch-outs. - Minutes **1 to 7** round **DOWN** to the previous interval. - Minutes **8 to 14** round **UP** to the next interval. ### Example Scenarios | **Punch Type** | **Actual Time** | **Rounding Rule Applied** | **Rounded Time** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Punch-In** | 7:08 AM | Rounds **UP** *(closer to :15)* | **7:15 AM** | | **Punch-Out** | 4:39 PM | Rounds **UP** *(closer to :45)* | **4:45 PM** | | **Punch-In** | 8:07 AM | Rounds **DOWN** *(closer to :00)* | **8:00 AM** | | **Punch-Out** | 5:22 PM | Rounds **DOWN** *(closer to :15)* | **5:15 PM** | **Quick Takeaway:** The 7-minute mark is the cutoff. 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