Document Translation Cost Calculator accuracy and testing

Formula source

• Estimated words = pages x words per page. Base cost = selected per-word, per-page, or higher estimate. Total cost = base cost + rush surcharge + certification fees + notarization + delivery + other fees.

Test cases

Known limitations

• This calculator does not verify provider credentials, agency requirements, acceptance rules, certification wording, notarization rules, or legal sufficiency.

Assumptions

• All rates and fees are entered by the user; no official prices are built in.
• Rush fee is applied to the base translation cost before fixed fees are added.
• This planning estimate runs locally in your browser from the values you enter. It is not legal advice, not an official government fee or timeline, and not a document or photo acceptance determination.

Unit handling

• Document Count accepts numeric values.
• Total Pages accepts values in pages.
• Estimated Words per Page accepts values in words.
• Rate per Word accepts values in $/word.
• Rate per Page accepts values in $/page.
• Pricing Method accepts one of the configured options.
• Certification Fee per Document accepts values in $.
• Notarization Fee accepts values in $.
• Rush Surcharge accepts values in %.
• Delivery / Mailing Fee accepts values in $.
• Other Fees accepts values in $.
• Estimated Translation Cost is displayed as currency.
• Base Translation Cost is displayed as currency.
• Estimated Words is displayed in words.
• Added Fees and Surcharges is displayed as currency.

Rounding rules

• Number displays use up to 2 decimal places in the calculator UI.
• Currency outputs are displayed with standard US dollar formatting.
• Input precision follows configured step values where provided.

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