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This sample uses invented figures and documents. It shows how QuoteTrace puts the overall price first, keeps tax separate and treats scope wording as its own review.

Price check · Primary result

The final bill is $1,240.00 higher.

Three genuine pricing differences explain the before-tax increase. The related tax movement is shown separately and is not counted as another unexplained charge.

Agreed amount

$8,500.00

Final billed amount

$9,740.00

Difference

+$1,240.00

How the price difference is made up

Before tax$7,727.27$8,854.55+$1,127.28
Tax$772.73$885.45+$112.72
Total$8,500.00$9,740.00+$1,240.00

Pricing items worth checking

Each difference stays connected to the item and amount that caused it.

Original

Labour · 20 hours at $120

Invoice

Labour · 20 hours at $140

Agreed

$2,400.00

Charged

$2,800.00

Difference

+$400.00

Rate increased
Original

Materials allowance

Invoice

Materials supplied

Agreed

$3,000.00

Charged

$3,500.00

Difference

+$500.00

Quantity increased
Original

Deposit paid

Invoice

No deposit credit shown

Agreed

−$227.28

Charged

$0.00

Difference

+$227.28

Missing credit
Original

Site preparation

Invoice

Site preparation completed

Agreed

$2,554.55

Charged

$2,554.55

Difference

$0.00

Matched

Scope review

One scope difference is worth clarifying.

The invoice says “premium exterior coating” while the quote says “standard exterior coating.” This may explain part of the materials increase, but the wording alone does not prove that the change was approved.

Suggested question

Can you confirm when the coating specification changed and provide the approval supporting the additional materials cost?

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