The term "gross receipts", as used in this
Chapter, means, with respect to any calendar period, the amount collected
during such period by such person, firm, company or corporation from
such business, excepting however, amounts collected from said City
or any other Governmental Agency therein, less credits, allowances
or refunds to customers actually credited, allowed or refunded during
each such period on account of gas actually sold or distributed during
such period.