1. Calculate Final Cost Per Row
This formula accounts for price, shipping, and any refund (entered as a positive number).
=C2 + D2 - E2
How it works:
PinguBuy: Automate Your Monthly Spending Reports with a Smart Spreadsheet
2026-03-28
Leverage simple formulas to gain clarity and control over your international purchases.
The Challenge: Tracking Cross-Border Spending
For avid users of PinguBuy
The solution lies in a powerful yet familiar tool: your spreadsheet. By setting up a PinguBuy Spending Tracker
Setting Up Your PinguBuy Spreadsheet
Create columns for the essential data points of every transaction. A basic but effective structure includes:
| Date | Item | Price (USD) | Shipping Fee (USD) | Refund/Adjustment (USD) | Status | Final Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2023 | Winter Jacket | 85.50 | 12.75 | 0.00 | Shipped | Formula |
Core Formulas for Automation
The magic happens in the Final Cost
Create a summary section to see your monthly overview at a glance. Total Purchases:=SUM(C2:C100) Total Shipping:=SUM(D2:D100) Total Refunds:=SUM(E2:E100) Total Net Spent:=SUM(G2:G100)or=SUM(F2:F100) + SUM(G2:G100) - SUM(H2:H100) Use Pending Cost (e.g., "Processing"):
2. Calculate Grand Totals
3. (Advanced) Conditional Totals
SUMIF
=SUMIF(F2:F100, "Processing", G2:G100)
Staying Organized & Financially Aware
- Real-Time Insight:
- Budgeting Accuracy:
- Dispute & Refund Tracking:
- Data for Decisions:
- Budgeting Accuracy: