Review your results for API usage cost dashboard
This api usage cost dashboard checks page covers api usage cost dashboard. First, choose one small task you can check by hand. Then follow the steps below and compare the result with your source information.
The download is a calculation workbook. This page explains one part of its use. For the full process, follow the ten linked guides in order or open the section you need. Keep your source notes with your working files.
Review against the promised outputs
For api usage cost dashboard, begin with the package capability list. Each output you rely on should be traceable to the input or edit that produced it.
- Check working task-specific fields: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Review editable records or document output: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Confirm search or preview where applicable: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Check csv, print or document export: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Review realistic demonstration inputs and backups: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
Check the details that affect decisions
The product exposes these inputs: Model and period; Input tokens; Output tokens; Input price per million tokens; Output price per million tokens.
Compare a small result with a manual calculation. Check totals, signs, dates, units and rounding. Reconcile opening and closing values where that workflow is supported.
Separate checking from automation
Offline calculation workspace with worked inputs, CSV export and JSON backups. Use consistent units and one currency; no live bank or accounting connection.
Keep a note of what you checked and which source information you used. Recheck results when the source data or your requirements change.
Make the review traceable
First, compare the result with a source you trust. Do not rely on how polished the preview looks. Check a small sample in detail before you review the rest.
Next, note any difference and its cause. For example, a wrong date may explain an unexpected total or an omitted record. After you fix it, run the same check again. Finally, keep a note of the checks you completed with the result.
Details to check in this product
- Model and period: confirm the source and keep a clear reference.
- Input tokens: check the value against your practice case.
- Output tokens: review the result before you save or share it.
- Input price per million tokens: confirm the source and keep a clear reference.
- Output price per million tokens: check the value against your practice case.
A useful reference
Learn how browser storage differs from a file backup. Read the MDN explanation of browser storage for more detail.