kokonaishintaan

Kokonaishinta is a Finnish term that refers to the total price charged for a product or service, including the base price and all mandatory additional costs such as value-added tax, shipping, handling, and other fees. The form kokonaishintaan is the illative case of the noun and is used in sentences that specify the total price to which components are attached or referenced, for example in pricing quotations or contractual phrases.

In practice the kokonaishinta comprises several components. The base price is the starting point, after which taxes such as arvonlisävero (VAT) are added. Additional costs may include delivery or shipping charges, insurance, packaging, handling fees, and any service charges. Discounts or promotions may reduce the final kokonaishinta. In consumer contexts, it is common to present the base price separately from the total price so that buyers can see what is included in the final amount.

Usage and context. The term is widely used in retail, e-commerce, procurement, and invoicing. It is important for price transparency and consumer protection to clearly indicate whether a quoted price refers to the base price or the kokonaishinta, including all taxes and delivery costs. Finnish and EU consumer-law frameworks emphasize clear price information, often requiring that the total price be stated and easy to understand at the point of sale.

See also: hinta, arvonlisävero, kuluttajansuoja, hinnasto.