Interest amounts can now be calculated exponentially. The following formula is used:
Amount = Calculation base * (q**(days/day basis) - 1)
| where: | q = 1 + Percentage rate/100 |
| ** = power operator |
You can use the exponential interest calculation in the various Treasury areas for the following product categories:
Note:
The accrual/deferral calculations for interest and discounts have been adjusted accordingly where they are proportionate to interest.
Existing data is not affected.
Existing data does not need to be converted.