TRUNCATE(x,d)

Description: Returns the value of x truncated to d decimal places.

Examples:

  • TRUNCATE(2.26,1) returns 2.2.

But beware:

  • TRUNCATE(2.26,2) returns 2.25 because non-integer numbers are normally stored as double precision values.

  • TRUNCATE(2.26,4) returns 2.2599.

See also: ROUND(), FORMAT()

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