# The Actual Cost: Money to Time

> Calculates item cost based on actual work time after taxes. (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Lieu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-actual-cost-money-to-time/id1498579942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Lieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496895457)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.1 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-actual-cost-money-to-time/id1498579942/reviews.md

## What is The Actual Cost?

Automatically calculate the amount of time working it takes to afford an item, AFTER income and sales taxes!
Knowing the true cost of an item is hard! If you make $10 an hour, and an item costs $5, you assume it only costs half an hour of labor. WRONG, after sales taxes and income taxes, that $5 may end up costing you nearly an hour of labor. Calculating your taxes in your head may seem rough and time-consuming. Here, this calculator AUTOMATICALLY calculates the amount of time it takes to afford the cost! Simply enter in your salary, zip code, hours worked per week, and answer a few questions and the calculator does the rest. It automatically determines your approximate tax burden and sales tax and factors that into your cost. Now, you can figure out the TRUE cost of an item and think twice before buying it!
Works like an actual calculator too! Need to find the amount of time it takes for FOUR items? Just multiply like you would a normal calculator! All in one app!
Choose from over 5 themes and more coming soon!

## Key features

- Automatic tax calculation
- Real-time cost conversion
- Customizable themes
- Supports multiple item calculations
- User-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-actual-cost-money-to-time/id1498579942/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Greatest finance app ever!

*2020-02-22*

I use this everyday and I’ve saved so much money! Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about The Actual Cost

### How does The Actual Cost calculate the true cost of an item?

The Actual Cost calculates the true cost by factoring in your income and sales taxes. You provide your salary, zip code, and hours worked, and the app estimates your tax burden to show the actual work time required for a purchase.

### What information do I need to provide to use The Actual Cost?

To use The Actual Cost, you need to enter your salary, zip code, hours worked per week, and answer a few questions about your tax situation.

### Can I calculate the cost for multiple items with The Actual Cost?

Yes, The Actual Cost functions like a regular calculator and allows you to calculate the time needed for multiple items consecutively.

### Does The Actual Cost have ads?

The provided data does not specify if The Actual Cost contains advertisements. As it is a free application, it may include ads.

### What is the rating and how many users have rated The Actual Cost?

The Actual Cost has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars, based on 2 user ratings.

### Is The Actual Cost available on multiple platforms?

The provided data does not specify platform compatibility. However, it is common for finance calculators to be available on both iOS and Android devices.

### How often is The Actual Cost updated?

The Actual Cost was last updated on February 11, 2020, with version 1.0. This indicates it has not received updates recently.

### What age rating is The Actual Cost?

The Actual Cost has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-02-11

No release notes.

## More apps by Eric Lieu

- [TWIST-it!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twist-it/id1525041792)

All apps by Eric Lieu: https://appshunter.io/developer/1496895457

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