Split a purchase by percentage
Should a purchase be split between several departments, projects or cost centers? Enter a percentage per row, and Expense calculates the amounts for you. It works in both the web and the app.
🔍 Example
| Purchase of SEK 1,000 | Percentage | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 📁 Project A | 60% | SEK 600 |
| 📁 Project B | 40% | SEK 400 |
👉 Applies to: users who account for their own expenses and card purchases.
📊 How to split a purchase
- Open the transaction and tap Categorize.
- Choose Purchase.
- Turn on the Specify percentage value switch in the same view.
- Add a row per account or internal account and enter a percentage.
- Check that the total is 100%.
- Tap Save.
✅ Expense calculates the amount per row.
💡 Unsure which percentages or internal accounts apply? Ask your administrator or finance department.
👉 If it is representation, you tap Split and enter the percentages there. Read more in Register representation.
👉 Want to split by amount instead of percentage? Read Split a receipt: allocate costs and VAT.
❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why can't I save?
The split must add up to exactly 100%.
Can I split representation?
Yes, through Split, if your administrator has activated splitting of representation.
Does it work in the app?
Yes, the same way as in the web.
Can I split by amount instead of percentage?
Yes, read Split a receipt: allocate costs and VAT.
✅ Summary
- 📊 Turn on Specify percentage value
- 📁 One row per account or internal account
- ✅ 100% in total, then Save