Sample 24643: Use the FLOOR function to always round down to the next integer
Return the smallest integer that is less than or equal
to the argument.
Note:
To always round up to the nearest integer, use the CEIL function. See Using the CEIL function to always round up to the nearest integer.
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data a;
input num;
round_down=floor(num);
datalines;
123.456
34
5.1111
7.68
10.98
-3.1
-19.0
-4.8
;
proc print;
run;
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particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall
not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material.
In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.
round_
Obs num down
1 123.456 123
2 34.000 34
3 5.111 5
4 7.680 7
5 10.980 10
6 -3.100 -4
7 -19.000 -19
8 -4.800 -5
Return the smallest integer that is less than or equal to
the argument.
| Type: | Sample |
| Topic: | SAS Reference ==> DATA Step
SAS Reference ==> Functions ==> Truncation
|
| Date Modified: | 2006-09-06 03:02:54 |
| Date Created: | 2004-09-30 14:09:00 |
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