Table 1 Semiannual Compound Interest Calculation

Loan yearPrincipal amount (dollars)Semiannual percentage rate (percent)Annual interest earned (dollars)Balance due (dollars)
1 (January)$1002.5%$2.50$102.50
1 (July)102.502.52.56105.06
2 (January)105.062.52.63107.69
2 (July)107.692.52.69110.38
3 (January)110.382.52.76113.14
3 (July)113.142.52.83115.97