Description
Determines the smallest whole number that is greater than or equal to a specified limit.
Syntax
Ceiling ( n )
|
Argument |
Description |
|---|---|
|
n |
The number for which you want the smallest whole number that is greater than or equal to it |
Return value
The datatype of n. Returns the smallest whole number that is greater than or equal to n. If n is null, Ceiling returns null.
Examples
These statements set num to 5:
decimal dec, num dec = 4.8 num = Ceiling(dec)
These statements set num to -4:
decimal num num = Ceiling(-4.2) num = Ceiling(-4.8)
See also
Ceiling method for DataWindows in the section called “Ceiling” in DataWindow Reference.
