FOCUS #174: ListCost spec update

FinOps-Open-Cost-and-Usage-Spec · Oct 26, 2023 · d5fadda · d5fadda
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 # List Cost
 
-The List Cost represents a charge inclusive of the impacts of volume/tier-based rates while excluding any negotiated or commitment-based discounts. This cost is denominated in the [Billing Currency](#billingcurrency). The List Cost equals the [BilledCost](#billedcost) if there are no negotiated or commitment-based discounts against the resource and/or service. By comparing it with [EffectiveCost](#effectivecost) you can calculate savings based on rate optimization activities.
+The List Cost represents a charge inclusive of the impacts of volume/tier-based rates while excluding any negotiated or commitment-based discounts. This cost is denominated in the [Billing Currency](#billingcurrency). The List Cost equals the [BilledCost](#billedcost) if there are no negotiated or commitment-based discounts against the resource and/or service. It is used to calculate savings based on rate optimization activities, by comparing it with [EffectiveCost](#effectivecost).
 
-The ListCost column MUST be present in the billing data. This column MUST be a valid numeric value of type Decimal and MUST NOT contain null values. When a [ListUnitPrice](#listunitprice) is not null, multiplying the [ListUnitPrice](#listunitprice) by [QuantityInPricingUnit](#quantityinpricingunit ) MUST produce the ListCost. In cases where the [ListUnitPrice](#listunitprice) is null, the following applies:
+The ListCost column MUST be present in the billing data. This column MUST be a valid numeric value of type Decimal and MUST NOT contain null values. When a [ListUnitPrice](#listunitprice) is not null, multiplying the ListUnitPrice by [QuantityInPricingUnit](#quantityinpricingunit ) MUST produce the ListCost. In cases where the ListUnitPrice is null, the following applies:
 
 * If the line item is based on other charges (e.g. [ChargeType](#chargetype) is 'Tax'), the ListCost MUST be calculated based on ListCost of the related charges
-* If the line item is unrelated to other charges (e.g. [AdjustmentType](#adjustmenttype) is 'Credit'), the ListCost MUST match the [BilledCost](#billedcost).
+* If the line item is unrelated to other charges (e.g. [AdjustmentType](#adjustmenttype) is 'Credit'), the ListCost MUST match the BilledCost.
 
 ## Column ID