[Numpy-discussion] Re: numpy.floor() is supposed to return an int, but returns a float

[Robert Kern]

Webb Sprague wrote:
> If there is a explanation as to why an integral valued float is a
> better return value, I would be interested in a link.

In [4]: import numpy

In [5]: numpy.floor(2.**50)
Out[5]: 1125899906842624.0

In [6]: numpy.floor(2.**50).astype(int)
Out[6]: 2147483647

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