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    sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    so I'm having problems figuring what function I need to use and how to insert my info properly to get the answer. below is a sample of my data. And I need to create a formula that will give the customer a rebate of 2% of the sales amount, only if the customer's sales are greater than $10000.
    Customer Name Type Sales Rebate
    Abidi, Azhar Personal 19535
    Angelini, Sara Personal 21360
    Aubert, Rosemary Corporate 407
    D'Chancie, Francois Personal 9929
    Fai, Pai Kit Corporate 19373
    Fleischer, Paul Personal 4303
    Frankel, Valerie Personal 9541

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    Hi and welcome to the forum

    Maybe something like this? Assuming your REBATE is in E1, in E2, copied down...

    =if(D2>10000,D2*.02,0)

    OR if you want the actual amount less the rebate...
    =D2*if(D2>10000,0.98,1)
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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    everything comes up as 0.00 and a circular reference warning comes up.

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    Quote Originally Posted by FDibbins View Post
    Assuming your REBATE is in E1, in E2, copied down...
    Which cell are you putting the formula in?

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    Quote Originally Posted by FDibbins View Post
    Which cell are you putting the formula in?
    im submitting it into d2

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    Based on the data you provided, it looks like you have a sales value in D2 - you need to put it in E2 (as I said)

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    nope there is just 3 columns filled in and is asking me to fill in column d with my rebates

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    ....is asking you...??? is this a class/homework assignment?

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    ya it is... sighs.

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    oh i think i just got it! thank you for your help!

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    I kinda figured, and if you read the rules, you would know we cant give you the answer (thanks for being honest though)

    OK, you will get a circ error when you reference a cell from that same cell. So if in A1 you put =A1, you would get a circ ref. Now, take that principle back to the formula you were given, and see if you can see whats wrong? (dont worry, Im not going to ditch you, just try and walk you through what you need to do)

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    Quote Originally Posted by FDibbins View Post
    Hi and welcome to the forum

    Maybe something like this? Assuming your REBATE is in E1, in E2, copied down...

    =if(D2>10000,D2*.02,0)

    OR if you want the actual amount less the rebate...
    =D2*if(D2>10000,0.98,1)

    =if(C2>10000,C2*.02,0)

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    my problem was trying to make this work in the sumifs... how do i know when just to use the if?

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    ya i'm in my last week of school, they are giving 2 weeks to understand and do all of the excel properly. I'm not a math whiz so understanding word problems to me in the first place confuses me.

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    Re: sumifs how to fill in the data correctly

    sum() adds the values in a bunch of cells
    sumif() adds the values in a bunch of cells based on ONE criteria (say, a month)
    sumifS() adds the values in a bunch of cells based on multiple criteria (say, between 2 different months)

    You are working with a situation where the formula needs to make a choice for you - this is where the IF() comes in.
    =if(criteria-to-test,what-to-do-if-test=TRUE,what-to-do-if-test=FALSE)
    =if(value is greater than 10000, apply 2% rebate, else dont apply rebate)

    Hope that explains it for you?

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