Question : SQL- Find the diferrence, above or below target

I've got a sales target - say 7,500

How in sql can I tell if a figure is below or above that target.

eg

If the target was 7,500 and the TotalSales was 7,571.55 then I'd want to display in another column called UntilTarget   -£71.55 (above Target)

If the targetwas 7,500 and the TotalSales was 7,428.45 then I'd want to display in another column called UntilTarget     £71.55 (below Target)

How do I write this in SQL

Thanks

Answer : SQL- Find the diferrence, above or below target

Hello edjones1,

Assuming both are from the same table or view...

SELECT TargetSales, TotalSales, TargetSales - TotalSales AS Variance
FROM SomeTableOrView

Regards,

Patrick