Purpose
This function returns the smallest whole number that is larger or equal to the given number.
Syntax
ceiling::=
                                                                        ![Ceil[ing] Ceil[ing]](../../../resource/images/sqlreference/8-0/ceil.png) 
                                                                    
Usage Notes
- For more information on the FLOOR() and ROUND() functions, see FLOOR and ROUND (number).
Example:
SELECT CEIL(0.234) CEIL;