/PyClassicRound

Current python 3's round function uses Banker's rounding, this package will help you to round off numbers the classical way.

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PyClassicRound

The current implementation of round() function in Python 3 uses Banker's rounding i.e integers are rounded to the nearest even integer, this package allows you to round off numbers the classical way.

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Installation

PyClassicRound has no dependencies.

> pip install PyClassicRound

Usage (example)

> from PyClassicRound import classic_round

> classic_round(2.55, 1) #outputs 2.6 whereas python 3's round() outputs 2.5

OR

> from PyClassicRound import classic_round as cround

> cround(2.55, 1) #outputs 2.6 whereas python 3's round() outputs 2.5

Parameters

  • Number that needs to be rounded off
  • Upto how many decimal places (optional) (defaults to 2 decimal points (Hundredths Place))

Input parameters can be in any format i.e. integer, float, string etc.

Output will be:

  • integer: if decimal point is 0
  • on successful operation: float
  • None: if the input value cannot be resolved / rounded off for ex. strings -> ("", " ", "abc")

License

MIT