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truncate(Number) -- round a number toward zero

Synopsis

Function: truncate
Usage:

truncate x
Inputs:
- x, a number,
Outputs:
- an integer, the truncation of x;

Description

The given number is rounded toward zero.

i1 : truncate 3.7

o1 = 3

i2 : truncate(-3.7)

o2 = -3

For complex numbers, the real part is truncated.

i3 : truncate(2.5 + ii)

o3 = 2

See also

floor(Number) -- floor function
ceiling(Number) -- ceiling function

Ways to use this method:

"truncate(Constant)"
truncate(Number) -- round a number toward zero