Math.ceil(number)
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SWiSH Player Support
SWF4 or later - Supported Internally

Syntax
Math.ceil(x)

Arguments
x: A number or expression.

Returns
A number, the closest integer that is greater than or equal to x.

Description
Returns the ceiling of the specified number or expression. The ceiling of a number is the closest integer that is greater than or equal to the number.

Sample
Math.ceil(4
.2);   // returns 5
Math.ceil(-3
.8);   // returns -3

See Also
Math.floor() and Math.round().