ceil - rounding up to the next whole number

Description

The ceil function rounds a given number number up to the next whole number. This means that any decimal number is rounded up to the nearest higher whole number.

Syntax

ceil(number)

Arguments

Return Types

The function returns the next higher whole number as the result. The return value is of type number.

Examples

ceil(4.3)

ceil(7)

ceil(-3.8)

Notes

• The ceil function is particularly useful when you always want to round up to the next higher whole number, regardless of the value of the decimal place.
• Unlike floor, which rounds down to the next lower whole number, ceil always ensures rounding up.