syntax:functions:ceiling
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Ceiling(number)
Category: Number function
Description
This function rounds number up to the nearest integer - or full, non-fractional number - towards positive infinity.
Arguments
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| number | Number | The value, usually fractional, to be rounded. |
Return value type: Number
Remarks
If the argument provided has any decimal portion, the whole number will be rounded up (towards positive infinity) to the next nearest whole number.
Examples
ceiling(20.0001) = 21 ceiling(20.5) = 21 ceiling(20.9999) = 21 ceiling(-20.0001) = -20 //Rounded up towards positive infinity ceiling(-20.5) = -20 //Rounded up towards positive infinity ceiling(-20.9999) = -20 //Rounded up towards positive infinity
See also
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