The reason you are having problems is that you are zero-based. There is an
easy fix. Let's say you estimate expenses (including profit) of $50,000 and
income of $50,000. Your estimated net is $0.00, but you actually have income
of $51,000.

Your percentage should be 1000/50000 or 2%
--
Gary's Student


" wrote:

I need an equation to figure out: We budget $0 (or breakeven) and
actually make / or lose say $1000. I can't figure out how to get a
percentage for this, whether it's positive or minus.

Could anyone help?