diff --git a/bin/master.py b/bin/master.py
index af45662..cf2886c 100644
--- a/bin/master.py
+++ b/bin/master.py
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
     sys.exit(1)
 
   server = args[0]
-  count  = int(args[1])
+  count  = int(float(args[1]))
 
   m = QueueManager(address=(server, options.port), authkey='asdf')
   m.connect()