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Number functions
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ILEMAKER FUNCTIONS REFERENCE 262
Truncate
Purpose
Returns number truncated to the specified precision (number of decimal places).
Format
Truncate(number;precision)
Parameters
number - any numeric expression or field containing a numeric expression
precision - any numeric expression or field containing a numeric expression
Data type returned
number
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description
This function doesn’t evaluate digits beyond the specified precision. Use the Round function to
round up or down to the required precision.
Examples
Truncate(123.456;2) returns 123.45.
Truncate(-14.6;0) returns -14.
Truncate(29343.98;-3) returns 29000.
Truncate(123.456;4) returns 123.456.
Truncate(29343.98;5) returns 29343.98.