ceiling

Round up to a multiple of significance.

Syntax

v = ceiling(number, significance)

Description

Returns number rounded up (away from zero) to the nearest multiple of significance. significance must have the same sign as number.

Examples

ceiling(2.5, 1)        % 3
ceiling(7.3, 0.5)      % 7.5
ceiling(-2.5, -1)      % -3

See also

• floor — Round toward negative infinity.
• mround — Round to the nearest multiple of a given value.
• roundup — Round away from zero with specified precision.