box 15 says "total state" how do I input that correctly?

[LindaS5247]

If there is no state abbreviation in box 15 , or any entries in box 16 or 17, you may leave the "total state" portion of box 15 empty, as well.  

Generally, box 15 will have the state abbreviation and state ID for the employer, so the amounts in box 16 and 17 can be accounted for properly on the state return.