Numeric Functions

Name(parameters) Parameter Domain Description Example

decimal(n, scale)

number, number1

return n with given scale

  • decimal(1/3, 2) = .33

  • decimal(1.5, 0) = 2

  • decimal(2.5, 0) = 2

floor(n)

number

return greatest integer <= n

  • floor(1.5) = 1

  • floor(-1.5) = -2

ceiling(n)

number

return smallest integer >= n

  • ceiling(1.5) = 2

  • ceiling(-1.5) = -1