Re: int(-8.9)=-9 or -8

The IBM ILE/RPG manual (V) says:

"%INT converts the value of the numeric expression to integer. Any decimal
digits are truncated. This built-in function may only be used in
expressions. %INT can be used to truncate the decimal positions from a float
or decimal value allowing it to be used as an array index."

and

"%INTH is the same as %INT except that if the numeric expression is a
decimal or float value, half adjust is applied to the value of the numeric
expression when converting to integer type. No message is issued if half
adjust cannot be performed."

No mention of sign.

From: <RICK_A_PEZZIMENTI.NDOA@notes.denso.co.jp>
> Checking MSDN it reports that command INT removes the fractional part of a
> number  and returns  the resulting integer value.
> BUT..
> It also states that
>
> INT(number)
> If number is negative , INT returns the first negative integer less than
or
> equal to number.  For example, INT converts -8.4 to -9.
>
> Well, thats where microsoft stands on the int function.  Can you find a
> description in the ILE/RPG manual for this?  What does it say?



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