A total is the entirety of a set of numbers or the overall amount of something. For example, when buying a computer, the total is the overall cost of the computer, including taxes and other fees. To calculate a total on a computer, you can use a calculator, spreadsheet, or other software programmed to handle numbers.
Business terms, Sum, Total cost of ownership, Total harmonic distortion
To find the total of cells, numbers, columns, and rows in Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet, use the sum function. See our sum page for further information and examples.
