TRUNC (PQL - xl)

This function removes the specified fractional part of the specified number

  • Library: PQL \ Spreadsheet \ Math & Trig
  • Compatibility: Any content (regardless of data source) in the Tabulate spreadsheet module
  • Solve: This function can be used with the Solve plug-in: both as part of the objective function and constraint functions

Syntax

TRUNC(number, num digits)

Function Arguments

Name

Description

Type

Optional

number

Number to truncate

Number

num digits

Integer representing the precision; if greater than zero, truncates to the specified number of decimal places; if zero (or not specified), truncate to the nearest whole number; if less than zero, rounds the value left of the decimal to the nearest order of tens

Number

Comments

This function is the same as the Microsoft Excel 'TRUNC' function - using the same inputs, logic and outputs.