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Total

Total

The final amount the client must pay including all taxes and fees—the bottom line of an invoice.

What is the total?

The total is the final amount due on an invoice—what your client actually needs to pay. It includes the subtotal of all line items plus any applicable taxes, minus any discounts. When clients look at an invoice, the total is the number that matters most: how much do I owe?

How the total is calculated

A typical calculation:

  • Subtotal — Sum of all line items: $1,500
  • Discount — 10% early payment discount: -$150
  • Discounted subtotal — $1,350
  • Sales tax — 8%: +$108
  • Total — $1,458

Displaying the total

Make the total prominent on your invoices—clients should be able to find it instantly. Show the calculation breakdown (subtotal, discounts, taxes) so clients understand how you arrived at the total. This transparency builds trust and reduces questions about how the total was calculated.

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Invoicer calculates totals automatically with full breakdowns.

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