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twilbour
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Row level calculation, with variable elements, can't get total right. HELP!

I've been working in DAX for a while, but am still a neophite.  I'm sure this is a no brainer for you guys, but I am STUCK!

 

I need a measure to calculate a Cost by Customer.  The basic calculation is Revenue * Margin = Cost.  The challenge is, each customer may have their own Margin, or not, and each division (customer is part of division) has a slightly different calculation. 

 

The rules are:

Division A:  Cost = Revenue

Division B:  Cost = Revenue * Customer Specific Margin; if cust doesn't have own margin, use division margin

 

So table looks like this:

 

CustomerDivisionMarginRevenueCost (Desired outcome)
JoeA50100100
BobB2510025
SueB 10030

* Division B Margin = 30

I've been able to get the row level calculations done several different ways, but I haven't been able to get a total of all the cost (column total) to work.

 

I appreciate the help guys.  I use this forum CONSTANTLY!  HUGE HELP.  I just couldn't figure out how to find this problem in one of the previous threads.  

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Greg_Deckler
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This looks like a measure totals problem. Very common. See my post about it here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/DAX-Commands-and-Tips/Dealing-with-Measure-Totals/td-p/63376

Also, this Quick Measure, Measure Totals, The Final Word should get you what you need:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Measure-Totals-The-Final-Word/m-p/547907



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Greg_Deckler
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This looks like a measure totals problem. Very common. See my post about it here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/DAX-Commands-and-Tips/Dealing-with-Measure-Totals/td-p/63376

Also, this Quick Measure, Measure Totals, The Final Word should get you what you need:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Measure-Totals-The-Final-Word/m-p/547907



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Thank You...The Summarize in your second post solved my problem!  Y'all are awesome.

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