Are "a total of $100" and "$100 in total" the same? Which one is used more common?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, both "a total of $100" and "$100 in total" have the exact same meaning and can be used interchangeably! Both are used commonly, and it often just depends on the preference of the speaker. Ex: That's going to be a total of $10. Ex: The repairs for my car cost me $3000 in total.