In Python, what is a good way to round towards zero in integer division?

Question

1/2

gives

0

as it should. However,

-1/2

gives

-1

Answer 1

Try this. Only works for numbers greater than -1

import math

x = .5
y = -.5

print math.floor(math.fabs(x))
>> 0

print math.floor(math.fabs(y))
>> 0