round something to a whole number in javascript code example

Example 1: rounding off numbers javascript

Math.round(3.14159 * 100) / 100  // 3.14

3.14159.toFixed(2);              // 3.14 returns a string
parseFloat(3.14159.toFixed(2));  // 3.14 returns a number

Example 2: how to round numbers in javscript

//You can do this instead of using math.round! It is easier to understand using this function!

var x = 5.0364342423;
console.log(x.toFixed(2));
//result should be 5.04