[Numpy-discussion] numpy.floor() is supposed to return an int, but returns a float

[Webb Sprague]

Could someone explain this behavior:

In [13]: type(N.floor(1))
Out[13]: <type 'float64scalar'>

In [14]: N.floor?
Type:           ufunc
String Form:    <ufunc 'floor'>
Namespace:      Interactive
Docstring:
    y = floor(x) elementwise largest integer <= x

I wouldn't complain, except the only time I use floor() is to make
indices (dividing ages by age widths, for example).

Thanks!