347 Hash Total

Sum values of the specified data element. All values in the data element will be summed without regard to decimal points (explicit or implicit) or signs. Truncation will occur on the left most digits if the sum is greater than the maximum size of the hash total of the data element. (See Figures Appendix for an example detailing the use of this data element.)

Type
Decimal number (R)
Length
Min 1 / Max 10

Figures Appendix

Sum values of the specified data element. All values in the data element will be summed without regard to decimal points (explicit or implicit) or signs. Truncation will occur on the left most digits if the sum is greater than the maximum size of the hash total of the data element.

Following is an example detailing the use of data element 347.

-.0018First occurrence of value being hashed.
.18Second occurrence of value being hashed.
1.8Third occurrence of value being hashed.
18.01Fourth occurrence of value being hashed.
1855Hash total prior to truncation.
855Hash total after truncation to three-digit field.

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