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**UpdateTotal( )**

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| **UpdateTotal** | A virtual method called prior to the start and ending of any break totaling. |

The **UpdateTotal**** **method is a virtual method that performs any necessary code action prior to the start and finish of any totaling defined in an active break.

**Implementation:**

The **UpdateTotal** method is used by the ABC templates to allow any modifications or extra cleanup of any totaling performed for an active break. The virtual method embeds provide a "Before Totaling" and "After Totaling" embed point for every total defined in each break.