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Mayemariel
Aug 08, 2023Copper Contributor
Drop-Down List + IF function
Is it possible to have a drop-down list of cities that once chosen, the sales tax use in % will populate in a separate cell and that cell will multiply to another cell (subtotal) to create a grand to...
- Aug 08, 2023
Is it possible?
Yes. Just create a table of city names and associated taxes. Use the city name as the basis for the drop down. I've attached a simple example.
Mayemariel
Aug 10, 2023Copper Contributor
This works, thank you so much!
mathetes
Aug 10, 2023Gold Contributor
You are welcome! Glad it worked for you.
- MayemarielAug 15, 2023Copper ContributorWould it possible to add one entry that is free form? Like adding a city other than what's on the list and inserting whatever city tax % they have, if needed. Many thanks!
- mathetesAug 16, 2023Gold Contributor
Would it possible to add one entry that is free form? Like adding a city other than what's on the list and inserting whatever city tax % they have, if needed. Many thanks!
It makes more sense to increase the table. Part of the idea of a table and the associated data validation aspect of the drop down is the greater assurance of data integrity. For the sake of a reliable spreadsheet, you don't want users to be able to make random entries.
See the attached.
- MayemarielAug 16, 2023Copper ContributorI agree, thank you for your continued assistance!