THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
A numerical balance check does not establish that accounts, dates or amounts are substantively correct. Debit and credit lists may have different lengths.
Start with your inputs
Enter debit line amounts (currency), credit line amounts (currency), allowed balance tolerance (currency). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Debit line amounts (currency) | 100,50 |
| Credit line amounts (currency) | 120,20 |
| Allowed balance tolerance (currency) | 0.01 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, total debits (currency) is 150. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Total debits (currency) | 150 |
| Total credits (currency) | 140 |
| Debit-minus-credit difference (currency) | 10 |
| Balance check under supplied tolerance | Out of balance |
How this is calculated
Total debits (currency)
Add all entered debit journal lines.
Total credits (currency)
Add all entered credit journal lines.
Debit-minus-credit difference (currency)
Compare the two sides of the journal.
Balance check under supplied tolerance
Test the absolute difference against the supplied threshold.
Symbols and units
- a
- Debit line amounts (currency)
- b
- Credit line amounts (currency)
- c
- Allowed balance tolerance (currency)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
A numerical balance check does not establish that accounts, dates or amounts are substantively correct. Debit and credit lists may have different lengths.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Total debits (currency); Total credits (currency); Debit-minus-credit difference (currency); Balance check under supplied tolerance. The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: A numerical balance check does not establish that accounts, dates or amounts are substantively correct. Debit and credit lists may have different lengths.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
Calculations on this page happen in your browser. The separate AI question finder sends its submitted conversation to OpenAI; these calculator fields are not sent. Favourites and recent tool names are stored locally. A shared link contains the inputs you choose to include.
Further reading
OpenStax: Analyze and Journalize Transactions Using Special Journals ↗
Background reading; this does not imply endorsement or independent review of SumFizz.
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