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Description

Returns the value of the specified number rounded to the nearest integer.

  • Like all class methods round() should be used on the class rather than an instance of the class.

Syntax

Signature Description
Math.round(value)Returns the value of the specified number rounded to the nearest integer.

Parameters

Parameter Description
valueThe value you wish to find the round() of:
  • Fractional numbers are rounded up if they are .5 or greater, otherwise they are rounded down.
  • Non-numeric strings returns NaN.
  • Passing no parameter returns NaN.
  • Passing null returns 0.

Examples

The code below displays round() usage.


/*
 * Store results in an array.
 */ 
var roundValues = new Array(6);
roundValues[0] = Math.round(1.49);
roundValues[1] = Math.round(-10.5);
roundValues[2] = Math.round('100.5');
roundValues[3] = Math.round('five');
roundValues[4] = Math.round();
roundValues[5] = Math.round(null);
alert(roundValues);  

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Related Tutorials

JavaScript Advanced Tutorials - Lesson 4 - Math

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