All variable costs except manufacturing costs are subtracted from sales to determine the total contribution margin.

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Variable costs related to manufacturing (such as raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead) are also included in the calculation of total contribution margin. Only non-manufacturing variable costs (such as sales commissions and shipping expenses) are subtracted from sales to determine the contribution margin.

All Variable Costs Except Manufacturing Costs Are Subtracted from Sales