It shuts off at 77% or 20%, depends on what I am doing. :-/ I didn't have this problem until I upgraded to SL. My Macbook is almost 1 year old.. Not that old. 
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: bq20z951
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 002a
Hardware Revision: 0005
Cell Revision: 0100
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 2393
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 2491
Health Information:
Cycle count: 317
Condition: Check Battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1121
Voltage (mV): 12146
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: bq20z951
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 002a
Hardware Revision: 0005
Cell Revision: 0100
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 2393
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 2491
Health Information:
Cycle count: 317
Condition: Check Battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -1121
Voltage (mV): 12146