Loppusummaa

Loppusummaa is a Finnish noun meaning the final sum or grand total of a calculation. It refers to the amount due or payable after all components of a calculation have been added, such as prices, taxes, shipping, and fees. The term is common in commerce, invoicing, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. In practice, loppusumma represents the amount a customer must pay on an invoice, or the total value of a financial statement for a given period. It is usually presented at the bottom of an invoice or receipt as the amount payable.

Etymology and forms: the word is formed from loppu (end) and summa (sum). The base form is loppusumma; other inflected forms appear in Finnish grammar, such as loppusumman (genitive) and loppusummaa (partitive), depending on the sentence structure.

Usage notes: loppusumma is used to express the total after accounting for discounts, additional charges, taxes, and other adjustments. It should not be confused with a per-item price or a partial total calculated earlier in the process. In business communication, clearly stating the loppusumma helps ensure transparency in pricing and payment terms.

See also: kokonaissumma (total amount), lasku (invoice), tilinpäätös (financial statement).