JavaScript tutorial:
&= Operator

 

Description
Used to divide two numbers and return only the remainder.
Syntax
result %= expression

The %= operator syntax has these parts:

Part Description
result Any variable.
expression Any numeric expression.

Example
Using the %= operator is exactly the same as specifying:
result = result % expression

For information on when a run-time error is generated by the %= operator, see the Operator Behavior table.