Fix cache files being padded with trailing 0's

[ben-clayton]

buffer() was offsetting the array instead of truncating the returned array.

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Requirements for PR author:

• All missing test coverage is tracked with "TODO" or .unimplemented().
• New helpers are /** documented */ and new helper files are found in helper_index.txt.
• Test behaves as expected in a WebGPU implementation. (If not passing, explain above.)

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• Tests are properly located in the test tree.
• Test descriptions allow a reader to "read only the test plans and evaluate coverage completeness", and accurately reflect the test code.
• Tests provide complete coverage (including validation control cases). Missing coverage MUST be covered by TODOs.
• Helpers and types promote readability and maintainability.

When landing this PR, be sure to make any necessary issue status updates.

[kainino0x]

LGTM

[ben-clayton]

Local testing looks good. Landing.