next_in_grid

emlib.mathlib.next_in_grid(x, step, offset=0)[source]

The next value in the grid defined by step/offset which is >= x

Parameters:

  • x (Union[Rational, float]) – a value to fit to the next division of a grid

  • step (Union[Rational, float]) – the step of the grid

  • offset (Union[Rational, float]) – the offset of the grid

Return type:

float

Returns

the next value within the grid higher or equal to x

Example

>>> next_in_grid(4.3, 0.5, 0)
4.5
>>> from fractions import Fraction
>>> next_in_grid(1.31, Fraction(1, 3))
Fraction(4, 3)