What is the CEILING() function SQL server?

The CEILING function returns the smallest integer value that is greater than or equal to a number.

Syntax

CEILING(number)

Parameter

number: a numeric value

Example

This example shows the CEILING function being applied to a positive value. It returns 26 because it is the smallest integer greater than or equal to the number.

SELECT CEILING(25.75);

Example

This example shows the CEILING function being applied to a negative value. It returns -29 because it is the smallest integer greater than or equal to the number.

SELECT CEILING(-29.61);

Example

In this example, the CEILING function is applied to a positive integer. It returns 19 because it is the smallest integer greater than or equal to the number.

SELECT CEILING(19);

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