remainder() returns the remainder r = x-n*y, where n = rint(x/y). Additionally, if |n-x/y| = 1/2, then n is even. Consequently, the remainder is computed exactly, and |r| is less than or equal to |y|/2. The drem() and remainder() functions are aliases of each other. Entry-Point Names Generic Compaq Function Data Type Tru64 UNIX Name Required OpenVMS Alpha Alpha remainder S_FLOAT math$rem_s remainderf T_FLOAT math$rem_t remainder X_FLOAT math$rem_x remainderl F_FLOAT math$rem_f G_FLOAT math$rem_g