Testing Formulas

After you create a formula and before you process the timecard template, overtime rule set, or retroactive pay rule to which it is attached, test the formula to verify that it is mathematically valid and accurate. The system includes a feature that you can use to automatically validate the formula. However, you need to confirm whether the calculations produce the results that you expect. For example, for a formula that averages two union pay rates, you should verify that it calculates the correct rate.

Using the formula testing functionality, you can automatically calculate the formula for one record at a time. You can then review the results to determine whether they are correct.

You can also test the formula by submitting the timecard template, retroactive pay rule, or overtime rule set for processing, and then reviewing the new timecards to ensure that they are correct. If the timecards are incorrect, you can cancel the batch.