NumPy fix()
The numpy.fix() function rounds each element in an input array to the nearest integer towards zero.
Syntax
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numpy.fix(x, out=None)Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
x | array_like | An array of floating-point values to be rounded towards zero. |
out | ndarray, optional | Optional output array to store the rounded values. If not provided, a new array is created. |
Return Value
Returns an array with the same shape as the input, with values rounded towards zero. The returned array retains the same data type as the input.
Examples
1. Rounding a Single Floating-Point Number
Here, we round a single floating-point number towards zero.
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import numpy as np
# Define a single floating-point number
num = -2.7
# Apply numpy.fix()
result = np.fix(num)
# Print the result
print("Rounded value:", result)Output:
Rounded value: -2.0