Pete, Can I send this file to you for review? I've added comments for
better explanation... :)
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Sharri Jinnah
Carpet Direct


"Pete_UK" wrote:

If you put a, b, c or d in A1, then this formula will return the rate
per yard:

=CHOOSE(CODE(A1)-96,4,4.25,4.5,5)

As for your other queries, you can have simple codes like Y or N in a
column (eg E) for padding charges and a formula like:

=IF(E1="Y",chg,0)

where chg is your padding charge (or rate, to be multiplied by the
area), and a formula like:

=IF(G1="state_1",x,y)

where G contains the state and x is the tax rate for state_1 and y is
the tax rate for the other state.

Hope this helps.

Pete


On Aug 14, 1:26 am, Sharri wrote:
Okay...I measure for carpet and hardwood floor and have created a spreadsheet
to calculate the costs for me. The problem I am having is that there are
variables within a cell. For example, we charge either $4, $4.25, $4.50 or
$5.00 per yard per install. I would like to be able to put in a, b, c, or d
and have it calculate the cost associated with that letter. Also, there is
always a shipping charge but only sometimes a padding charge. I am on the
border of 2 states, so the tax changes based on that. Are there simple
formulas that can calculate these items?

Thanks!
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Sharri Jinnah
Carpet Direct