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Finance & LoansGenerated accuracy model review: 2026-05-06
Pension Calculator accuracy and testing
This page documents how Calwarden builds trust for this calculator: source notes, regression-style default tests, limitations, assumptions, unit handling, rounding, and visible change history.
Formula source
- Annual Pension = Final Average Salary × Years of Service × Multiplier. Example: $80,000 × 25 years × 2% = $40,000 per year.
Test cases
Default input regression check
Generated from the checked-in default inputs and calculate function.
Inputs
- Final Average Salary: $80,000
- Years of Service: 25 Years
- Multiplier %: 2%
Expected outputs
- Annual Benefit: $40,000.00
- Monthly Check: $3,333.33
- Income Replaced: 50.00%
Known limitations
- Calculates the basic benefit formula. Does not account for early retirement penalties or lump-sum options.
Assumptions
- Inputs are interpreted exactly as entered in the calculator form.
- The calculation runs locally in the browser using the current checked-in calculator definition.
Unit handling
- Final Average Salary accepts values in $.
- Years of Service accepts values in Years.
- Multiplier % accepts values in %.
- Annual Benefit is displayed as currency.
- Monthly Check is displayed as currency.
- Income Replaced is displayed as a percentage.
Rounding rules
- Number displays use up to 2 decimal places in the calculator UI.
- Currency outputs are displayed with standard US dollar formatting.
- Percent outputs are displayed with two decimal places.
Version history
1.0.0 - 2026-05-06
Generated accuracy and testing page from the current pension-calculator calculator definition.
Change log
2026-05-06
Published default regression test documentation and metadata fallbacks for Pension Calculator.
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Accuracy pages are generated from checked-in calculator definitions and can be upgraded with curated review metadata over time.