Show calculate field blank on a fillable form

Hi
I have created a form with a sum calculation. Does anyone know how to show the total blank before the form is filled in. At the moment the total shows 00.00
This needed so people have the alternative to print it out blank and fill it in by hand.
I'd be glad for any help.
Thanks
Mags

Note that for the script to be triggered, that the calculated value of the field that it's attached to has to change. So change one of the dependent fields and then change it back so that the calculated result is zero.
In this case, it looks like a calculated result of zero might be valid. If this is the case, it would be better to use a custom calculation script and only set the calculated result to blank if all of the input fields are blank, and removed the validation script. Post again if you'd need help with this.

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