round()

Synopsis

Returns the integer nearest to the given number , n. If the given number is equidistant between two integers (ends in ".5") the function rounds towards the nearest even integer .

You can also use the floor() or ceiling() functions to convert a number into an Integer .

Syntax

round ( n As Number ) As Integer 
Argument Type Description
n number The number to round.

Example 1

Intent >round(0.7) 
--> 1 

Example 2

Rounding to nearest even integer
Intent >round(-1.5) 
--> -2 
Because -1.5 was exactly between -1 and -2, the function rounded to the nearest even integer, -2.