“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.”
Entenda as decisões por trás dele.
apply one sales definition across departments.
produce contributes the largest part of the month.
group minor departments if labels become crowded.
Use for a small number of retail departments that add to a monthly sales total.
Dúvidas comuns
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.