Does 'int' in Python 3.6 round backwards only?

Question

For example, I'm using int in my code and it's turning 2/3*100 into 66 rather than 67... But why?

Answer 1

a oneliner can clear the case
https://code.sololearn.com/c1VN1k1Cvk9p/?ref=app

Answer 2

Here are some interesting sources for the float inaccuracy problem. It's weekend, so we have time to dive in it.

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/floating-point-error-in-JUMP_LINK__&&__python__&&__JUMP_LINK/

https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/floatingpoint.html

https://0.30000000000000004.com/

https://floating-point-gui.de/languages/python/

Answer 3

Yes,it only gives you the value backwards,even if your value is 66.99 ,if you want forward no you can use "ceil" function from math module

Answer 4

Oma Falk, thank you for oyur sample. I have extended it with floor() and ceil().
https://code.sololearn.com/cPjC9CFr1DSv/?ref=app

Answer 5

Lothar perfect!

Answer 6

I want to add a little detail:

If you string up enough 9 in the decimals, it will be rounded up!

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/2149084/?ref=app