1099-Q Won't Allow Box 1, 2, & 3 Entry

[user17704207587]

When entering the dollar amounts into box 1, 2, and 3, TurboTax returns an error stating:
"Your box 1 gross distribution must equal the sum of box 2 earnings plus box 3 basis. Make any necessary corrections here."

The amounts I'm entering are:

9720.24

4316.97

5403.27

The math on my side and on the 1099-Q side appear to be fine, but the information is unable to be filed due to the error on the software.

[AmyC]

The answer is a rounding issue. You have options:

• Easiest: Round to 9720, 4317, 5403
• Easy: increase box 3 by one penny or decrease box 2 by one penny

IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education states that nontaxable distributions should not be entered.