ceil

Format: ceil( x )

Arguments: (num) x Any real or complex number

Returns: (num) The value of x rounded up to the nearest integer

Description: Ceil rounds a number up. If x is a complex number, both the real and imaginary components are rounded separately.

Examples: ceil(3.14) = 4

ceil(-3.14) = -3

ceil(5) = 5

ceil(7.6+3.2i) = 8+4i

See Also: floor, integer, round