Section 55A of The Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963 (No.15 of 1963) View Chapter 9

Rounding off of turnover, tax etc.

(1) The amount of taxable turnover computed in accordance with the provisions of this act shall be rounded off to the nearest multiple of ten rupees and for this purpose any part of a rupee consisting of paise shall be ignored and thereafter if such amount is not a multiple of ten, then, if the last figure in that amount is five or more, the amount shall be increased to the next higher amount which is a multiple of ten, and if the last figure is less than five, the amount shall be reduced to the next lower amount which is a multiple of ten, and the amount so rounded off shall be deemed to be the taxable turnover of the dealer for the purposes of this Act.

(2) The amount of tax or other amount due under this Act shall be rounded off to the nearest rupee and for the purpose, where such amount contains a part of a rupee consisting of paise, then, if such part is fifty paise or more, it shall be increased to one rupee and if such part is less than fifty paise, it shall be ignored.