Ceiling() ExamplesΒΆ

Rounds the number UP to closest whole number value. Maintains original type.

Takes double and decimal types only.

General Syntax

Math.Ceiling(number);

Example

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double pos = 452.325;
Console.WriteLine(Math.Ceiling(pos));
Console.WriteLine(Math.Ceiling(932.0000000000004));
Console.WriteLine(Math.Ceiling(100.00));

//what if the numbers are negative?
double neg = -452.325;
Console.WriteLine(Math.Ceiling(neg));
Console.WriteLine(Math.Ceiling(-938.0000000000004));
Console.WriteLine(Math.Ceiling(100.00));

Console Output

453
939
100

-452
-938
-100