The request
“Create a pie chart for Lakeside Market June sales by department: Produce $38,600, Deli $27,400, Bakery $22,100, Dairy $19,800 and Pantry $15,600.”
Then tryAdd a $12,300 floral department.Change Produce sales to $41,000.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01Use net sales
apply one sales definition across departments.
02Compare department share
produce contributes the largest part of the month.
03Avoid excess slices
group minor departments if labels become crowded.
Use for a small number of retail departments that add to a monthly sales total.
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FAQ
Common questions
Should returns reduce the sales value?
Use the reporting definition consistently, such as net sales after returns.
Can I add a department?
Yes, provided all slices still represent the same month’s total sales.
Why not use a pie for profit?
You can, but profit categories must also be mutually exclusive parts of one total.