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CEILING Function

Posted By: Sarita Patel     Category: SQL Server     Views: 5169

This article explains CEILING function of sql server with examples.

CEILING function is used to get smallest integer number greater than or equal to the numeric expression.


Syntax of CEILING Function :

CEILING (numeric_expression)

numeric_expression is a number or approximate number data type except bit.

Return type of CEILING function is same as specified numeric expression.



Examples of CEILING Function :

Example 1 : Use of CEILING function in select clause

SELECT  CEILING(560.550)

Output
561  

Above example returns smallest integer number greater than the specified positive number.



Example 2 : Use of CEILING function in select clause

SELECT  CEILING(-560.550)

Output
-560

Above example returns smallest integer number greater than the specified negative number.

  
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