# Time Rounding Rules

> Configurable policies for how time entries are rounded to standard increments (1, 5, 6, 10, 15 minutes). Must comply with labor laws requiring neutral rounding that doesn't systematically favor employer or employee.

- **URL:** https://hubstaff.com/time-tracking/time-clock-rounding
- **Category:** Time Tracking Practice
- **Tags:** Compliance, Payroll, Billing
- **Updated:** 2026-03-18 22:22
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/items/time-rounding-rules

## Details

## Overview

Time rounding rules determine how actual clock-in/out times are rounded to standard billing or payroll increments. While rounding is legal and common, rules must be applied consistently and neutrally to comply with federal and state labor laws.

## Common Rounding Increments

### 15-Minute Rounding
Most common for hourly employees - rounds to nearest quarter hour

### 6-Minute Rounding (0.1 hour)
Standard for professional services - rounds to nearest tenth of hour

### 5-Minute Rounding
Balance between precision and simplicity

### 1-Minute Rounding
Most precise, increasingly common - no rounding, tracks exact minutes

## Legal Compliance

### Federal FLSA Rules
- Rounding is permitted
- Must be neutral over time
- Cannot systematically underpay
- Must use consistent method

### California Rules (2026)
- Neutral rounding required
- If precise time can be recorded, use it
- Rounding carries litigation risk
- Trend toward exact time payment

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