figurestotal

Figurestotal is a term used to describe the computed total of numeric figures in a data collection, dataset, or report. It represents the arithmetic sum of numeric entries and is a common concept in accounting, statistics, and data processing.

In usage, figurestotal is often used as a label for a total value or as the name of a function or method that returns the sum of a set of numbers. It appears in spreadsheets, databases, and reporting templates as a convenience alias for the aggregation of numeric fields. The exact scope of what is included in the figurestotal can vary between applications, but typical rules involve summing only numeric fields, handling missing values as zero or excluding them, and applying required formatting such as decimals or currency symbols.

Computation: To compute figurestotal, each numeric entry is added according to the rules of the environment. If the data contains negative figures, they contribute to the total with their sign. In practice, figurestotal is often an intermediate or final value used to support budgeting, invoicing, or performance analysis.

Examples: In an invoice line item list, the figurestotal equals the sum of all item amounts plus any additional charges minus discounts, depending on the defined scope. In a project dashboard, a figurestotal row may sum revenue, costs, and taxes to present a final amount.

See also: Sum, Total, Grand total, Subtotal.