We can insert subtotal amounts to a data in a PivotTable. This enables us to analyze, summarize, calculate, and visualize trends, comparisons, and patterns in our data. The steps below will walk through the process.
Figure 1: How to Calculate a Subtotal in an Excel Pivot Table
Setting up the Data
- We will find calculate subtotals for the marketers based on their SALES FIGURES and ORDERS
Figure 2: Setting up the Data
Subtotal For Average
- We will use Subtotal to find the average sales and order for each marketer
- We will click on any of the marketers in the Row Labels, e.g. Daniel
- We will right-click and click on field settings
Figure 3: Field Settings Dialog box
- We will click check the Custom box and select Average as the function
- We will press OK
Figure 4- Result of Using Subtotal Showing Average Sum of Sales and Orders
Subtotal For Average and Maximum Sales and Orders per Marketer
- We will follow the same process up to field settings and select Average and Max
Figure 5: Field Settings Dialog Box
- We will click OK
Figure 6: Result of Subtotal For Average and Maximum Sales and Orders per Marketer
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