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Cost of Sales

The definition for cost of sales may vary. For retailers it includes the purchase price for an item including all direct costs related to that item including freight, insurance and taxes/charges. For manufacturing, it includes the cost of inputs including raw materials and labour. You may wish to seek further clarification from your accountant or financial advisor.