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Difference between numpy.round and numpy.around

So, I was searching for ways to round off all the numbers in a numpy array. I found 2 similar functions, numpy.round and numpy.around. Both take seemingly same arguments for a beginner like me.

So what is the difference between these two in terms of:

  • General difference
  • Speed
  • Accuracy
  • Being used in practice
Solution

  • They are the exact same function:

    def round_(a, decimals=0, out=None):
    """
    Round an array to the given number of decimals.
    Refer to `around` for full documentation.
    See Also
    --------
    around : equivalent function
    """
    return around(a, decimals=decimals, out=out)