Mileage Calculator User Guide

Use the Mileage Calculator to enter one mileage expense and calculate the reimbursement.

Mileage Calculator application
Mileage Calculator entry screen.

Fields at a glance

Field or controlPurpose
Expense DateSelects the date when the mileage expense occurred.
PurposeIdentifies the reason for the journey.
Miles DrivenRecords the number of miles travelled.
ComputeCalculates the reimbursement.
ClearRemoves the current entry and result from the form.

Calculate reimbursement

  1. Select the calendar button in Expense Date.
  2. Select the required date.
  3. Open the Purpose list and select the journey purpose.
  4. Enter the number of miles in Miles Driven.
  5. Select Compute.
Mileage Calculator date selection
Select the expense date from the calendar.
Mileage Calculator purpose and mileage fields
Complete the purpose and mileage fields before calculating.

Review the result

The application displays the reimbursement amount for the entered mileage.

Calculated mileage reimbursement
Calculated reimbursement result.
Check before computing: Confirm the date, purpose, and mileage. The result is based on the values currently displayed.

Clear the form

  1. Select Clear.
  2. Confirm that the entry fields and result are reset.
  3. Enter the next mileage expense.

Troubleshooting

IssueAction
No result appearsComplete all required fields and select Compute.
The date is incorrectOpen the calendar and select the correct expense date.
The mileage is incorrectReplace the value in Miles Driven and calculate again.
The form contains an old entrySelect Clear before entering the next expense.