Invoice Total

Subtotal + tax − discount.

How this calculator works

Subtotal minus discount, plus tax on the discounted amount = grand total.

Standard invoice math.

Getting the discount-then-tax order right matters for the final number — applying tax before the discount instead of after produces a different (and incorrect) total, which is a surprisingly common invoicing mistake.

Example

$1,000 subtotal, 8% tax, 0 discount = $1,000 × 1.08 = $1,080.00.

Frequently asked questions

Tax on the discount?

Standard is tax on the post-discount amount. Confirm your jurisdiction's rules.

Include shipping in taxable base?

Depends on state — many US states tax shipping if it's not separately stated as a distinct fee.

Should I round each line item or just the final total?

Rounding only the final total is generally more accurate and standard practice — rounding every individual line first can compound small errors across a multi-item invoice.

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