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Daily compounding interest calculates interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, with compounding occurring 365 times per year. This results in faster growth compared to less frequent compounding periods.
The calculator uses the daily compounding formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the total amount by applying daily interest compounding over the specified time period.
Details: Daily compounding maximizes investment growth and loan costs compared to less frequent compounding. Understanding this concept is crucial for financial planning and debt management.
Tips: Enter principal in dollars, annual interest rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for 5%), and time in years. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: How does daily compounding differ from monthly compounding?
A: Daily compounding calculates interest 365 times per year, while monthly compounding calculates 12 times. Daily compounding yields slightly higher returns due to more frequent interest calculations.
Q2: What's the difference between annual rate and daily rate?
A: The annual rate is divided by 365 to get the daily rate. For example, 5% annual rate becomes approximately 0.0137% daily rate.
Q3: Can I use this for loan calculations?
A: Yes, this formula works for both investments (earning interest) and loans (paying interest) with daily compounding.
Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: The calculator provides precise mathematical results based on the inputs. Actual bank calculations may vary slightly due to rounding methods.
Q5: What's the effect of compounding frequency?
A: More frequent compounding (daily vs monthly vs annually) results in higher returns for investments and higher costs for loans.