definiens: means ( a ) the gross total of the monetary amounts collected by [COMPANY], when [COMPANY] is the initial seller and distributor, and by [COMPANY] ’ subl icensee(s ), when such sublicensee(s ) are the initia l seller(s ) and distributor(s ), for the sale or distr ibution of the Products to independent third partie s, less ( b ) the sum of the following actual and customary d eductions where applicable : cash, trade, or quantit y discounts ; sales, use, tariff, import / export duties or other excise taxes, and any other governmental taxes imposed on particular sales ; transportation charges and allowances ; sales commissions to third parties ( but excluding sales commissions to [COMPANY] ’ employees ) ; wholesale charge backs ; distributor fees ; Medicare / Medicaid rebates ; customer rebates ; refund s for recalls ; and allowances or credits to custome rs because of rejections or returns, provided such ded uctions are documented