Giuseppe is planning to purchase an Australian Treasury bond with a coupon rate (j2) of 2.68% and face value of $100. The maturity date of the bond is 15 May 2033. If Giuseppe purchased this bond on 2 May 2018, what is his purchase price (rounded to four decimal places)? Assume a yield rate of 1.94% p.a. compounded half-yearly, allowing for taxation. Giuseppe needs to pay tax at rate 21.9% on coupon payments. Assume the tax on coupon is paid immediately on the coupon payment date.

a. 101.9133

b. 102.9603

c. 102.9591

d. 102.9019