SIN() Examples in SQL Server

Using SQL Server, you can use the T-SQL SIN() function to return the sine of a number. More specifically, this function returns the trigonometric sine of the specified angle, in radians, and in an approximate numeric, float, expression.

The return data type is float.

You provide the number as an argument when calling the function.

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SIGN() Examples in SQL Server

In SQL Server, the T-SQL SIGN() function returns the sign of a number. In other words, it indicates whether or not the value is a positive number, a negative number, or zero.

You provide the number as an argument when calling the function.

The function returns the following result, depending on whether the argument is positive, negative, or zero.

  • 1 if the number is positive
  • -1 if the number is negative
  • 0 if the number is zero

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ROUND() Examples in SQL Server

In SQL Server, the T-SQL ROUND() function allows you to round a number to a specified length or precision.

You provide the number as an argument, as well as the length you’d like the number to be rounded to. The function also accepts an optional third argument that allows you to specify whether the number is rounded or truncated.

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