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When doing rounding, please take note of the following:
A = price without GST
B = GST
C = price with GST
Formula
A + B = C
Method 1:
 B = C - round ( A * 100 / 106)
 A = C - B
Method 2:
 A = C + round ( B * 6/106)
 B = C - A
Method 1 will give you more accurate figure. Method 2 will give you bigger rounding error. I know the difference is subtle, but rounding a number gives you higher precision when the number of significant figures are bigger. (Maths and physics in O level / SPM).
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