Precision as Displayed
In some cases, you may be able to prevent rounding errors from affecting your work by using the Precision as displayed option. This option forces the value of each number in the worksheet to be the displayed value. To turn on this option, follow these steps:
In Excel 2003 and in earlier versions, click Options on the Tools menu.
On the Calculation tab, click to select the Precision as displayed check box.
In Excel 2007, click the Microsoft Office Button, click Excel Options, and then click the Advancedcategory.
In the When calculating this workbook section, select the workbook you want, and then select the Set precision as displayed check box.
In Excel 2013 and 2010, click File, and then Options, and then click the Advanced category.
In the When calculating this workbook section, select the workbook you want, and then select the Set precision as displayed check box.
For example, if you choose a number format showing two decimal places and then turn on the Precision as displayed option, all accuracy beyond two decimals will be lost when you save your workbook. This option affects the active workbook including all worksheets. You cannot undo this option and recover the lost data. It is recommended that you save your workbook prior to enabling this option.
