Arithmetic Calculation

Create the numeric constants that you want to use in the calculated field.

Security: Custom Field Management
domain in the System functional area.

You can set up the calculated field to derive values from currency or numeric fields by performing these simple arithmetic calculations:

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Self-referencing fields cause exceptions with this calculated field. You can determine if your calculated field is self-referencing by accessing

Calculated Field

View Calculation Hierarchy

from the related actions menu of the calculated field.

Access the

Create Calculated Field

task.

Select Arithmetic Calculation
from the

Function

prompt.

As you complete the

Calculation

tab, consider:

Option	Description
Field Type	If you select Currency , all fields in the calculation must have the same currency code.
Rounding	Unless you select an option, Workday applies round half up when there are 6 decimal places. Example: 2.123456 rounds half up to 2.124. Workday performs rounding after each set of division and multiplication, so a group of numbers might not add up to the total displayed. If the Field Type is Currency , Workday doesn't perform any rounding.
Currency Code Field	If the Field Type is Currency , specify a currency code, such as EUR or USD. The Currency Code Field and currency codes for the currency fields in the calculation must match.
Return Zero on Error	Select the check box to return a zero value instead of displaying an error if the calculated field attempts to divide by zero. If you use a Prism business object with this calculated field, Workday always returns a zero on error.

As you complete the

Arithmetic Expression

grid, consider:

Option	Description
Parentheses	You can configure up to 9 levels of parentheses for calculations with: Multiple operations. Operations requiring a specific order.
Field	Available field options depend on the business object that you select.

You can use arithmetic calculations to calculate a worker's:

Daily, hourly, monthly, or weekly rate.

Salary difference from this year compared to last year.

Salary range penetration percentage.

You can also calculate 20% of a worker's salary to compare it against their bonus amount.

You can create:

Additional calculated fields.

New calculated fields from within an arithmetic calculation calculated field.