Math.ceiling Function in VB.NET
What is the use of math.ceiling() in VB.NET?
Explanation
Math.Ceiling Function
Math.Ceiling() Mathematical Function in Visual Basic.net 2008 is used to return an integer greater than or equal to the
specified number.
Syntax:
Math.Ceiling(Number)
In the above syntax
Number specifies the number to find the ceiled value.
Example:
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Console.WriteLine("Ceiled value of 1.15 is: "
& Math.Ceiling(1.15))
Console.WriteLine("Ceiled value of 0.15 is: "
& Math.Ceiling(0.15))
Console.WriteLine("Ceiled value of 1.00 is: "
& Math.Ceiling(1))
Console.ReadLine()
End Sub
End Module
Result:
Ceiled value of 1.15 is: 2
Ceiled value of 0.15 is: 1
Ceiled value of 1.00 is: 1
In the above example, the decimal values are ceiled to next higher integer, and the integer
'1' is ceiled to '1'.