Common Calculation Mistakes to Avoid

Mixing up gross and net numbers is the top cause of inaccurate results—confirm what each field is asking for.

Be careful with decimal places and percentage inputs; 0.05 is not the same as 5%.

Many calculators include notes or descriptions next to inputs. Read them before entering data to avoid incorrect assumptions.

Save or export your calculation so you can reference it later rather than recalculating from memory.