Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on standard financial formulas and industry data. For more information, consult your financial advisor.
The Formula Explained
Lease Cost: Total Lease Cost = Lease Payment × Number of Payments
Purchase Cost: Total Purchase Cost = Principal + Interest
Glossary of Terms
- Equipment Cost: Initial cost of the equipment.
- Lease Term: Duration of the lease agreement in years.
- Lease Rate: Annual interest rate for the lease.
- Loan Interest Rate: Annual interest rate for a loan if buying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What factors should I consider when deciding to lease or buy equipment?
Consider total cost, tax advantages, asset depreciation, and your business's financial stability.
How do I calculate the total cost of leasing equipment?
Sum up all lease payments over the contract period, including any additional fees.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
This section shows the formulas used by the calculator engine, plus variable definitions and units.
Formula (extracted LaTeX)
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Formula (extracted text)
Lease Cost: Total Lease Cost = Lease Payment × Number of Payments Purchase Cost: Total Purchase Cost = Principal + Interest
Variables and units
- T = property tax (annual or monthly depending on input) (currency)
Sources (authoritative):
- NIST — Weights and measures — nist.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures - FTC — Consumer advice — consumer.ftc.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://consumer.ftc.gov/
Changelog
Version: 0.1.0-draft
Last code update: 2026-01-19
Last code update: 2026-01-19
0.1.0-draft · 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.