sub·to·tal
ˌsəb-ˈtō-tᵊl 
: somewhat less than complete : nearly total
subtotal thyroidectomy
subtotally
adverb
Examples of subtotal in a Sentence
Noun
Your subtotal is $14, and with tax, that will be $14.70.
Recent Examples on the Web
Justine Fisher, CNBC, 27 July 2024
The citywide 2023-24 enrollment subtotal does not equal D.C. public school + charter totals because the sector-level data may include student duplications.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Starting today, customers who add three or more of the 2023 Fan Favorite items to their DoorDash cart will receive a generous $10 discount on their subtotal (excluding taxes and fees).
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
Chipotle Chipotle is giving away 20,000 free burritos to Grubhub users beginning Wednesday on orders with subtotals of $20 or more.
—Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2023
An offer for a free burrito will automatically be added to Chipotle orders on Grubhub with a subtotal of at least $20, while supplies last through April 8 (one redemption per customer).
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2023
Adding a 30 percent penalty brings a subtotal of £4.8 million.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
For example, managers can set the tip percentages customers can choose from, and even include a certain selection in the subtotal by default.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2023
Traditionally, small contributions under a certain amount in state races don’t have to be reported to the commission except as a subtotal of such small gifts.
—Dallas News, 28 Jan. 2022
Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 14 July 2022
Stitch Fix did all the math for me, providing my subtotal both before and after the styling fee credit, along with the 25% buy-all discount.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
In the search for profitability, DoorDash will increase subtotal minimums for orders via its subscription service DashPass.
—Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 14 July 2022
The order summary box lists subtotal, shipping and handling and total, but all of the lines show no cost.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2022
With the one-hour delivery option, a delivery fee will be given based on the order’s subtotal.
—Cameron Fields, cleveland, 22 Jan. 2021
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Noun
Both DoorDash and Uber say the fee can change based on the order subtotal.
—Justine Fisher, CNBC, 27 July 2024
The citywide 2023-24 enrollment subtotal does not equal D.C. public school + charter totals because the sector-level data may include student duplications.
—Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Starting today, customers who add three or more of the 2023 Fan Favorite items to their DoorDash cart will receive a generous $10 discount on their subtotal (excluding taxes and fees).
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
Chipotle Chipotle is giving away 20,000 free burritos to Grubhub users beginning Wednesday on orders with subtotals of $20 or more.
—Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2023
An offer for a free burrito will automatically be added to Chipotle orders on Grubhub with a subtotal of at least $20, while supplies last through April 8 (one redemption per customer).
—Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2023
Adding a 30 percent penalty brings a subtotal of £4.8 million.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
For example, managers can set the tip percentages customers can choose from, and even include a certain selection in the subtotal by default.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2023
Traditionally, small contributions under a certain amount in state races don’t have to be reported to the commission except as a subtotal of such small gifts.
—Dallas News, 28 Jan. 2022
Adjective
The company said, in a statement to Quartz, that new subtotal minimums will apply to convenience stores, drug stores, and liquor store orders, but not restaurants.
—Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 14 July 2022
Stitch Fix did all the math for me, providing my subtotal both before and after the styling fee credit, along with the 25% buy-all discount.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
In the search for profitability, DoorDash will increase subtotal minimums for orders via its subscription service DashPass.
—Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 14 July 2022
The order summary box lists subtotal, shipping and handling and total, but all of the lines show no cost.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2022
With the one-hour delivery option, a delivery fee will be given based on the order’s subtotal.
—Cameron Fields, cleveland, 22 Jan. 2021
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“Subtotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtotal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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subtotal
adjective
sub·to·tal
ˌsəb-ˈtōt-ᵊl
: somewhat less than complete : nearly total
subtotal thyroidectomy
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