Which chart would you choose for monthly actual vs target sales?

Sample discussion: I have twelve months of fictional sales and targets, both in rupees. I want a dashboard that makes missed targets easy to spot. Which chart would you use?

I would start with columns for actual sales and a line for the target. Since both use the same unit, keep them on the same axis so the comparison stays clear.

For a small report I like clustered columns: actual and target side by side. I would also show a variance column in the supporting table.

Two useful options to try. Which one is easier for your audience to read, and why? Add your suggestion below.