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Markdown exportBT-114 Rounding Amount
The amount to be added to the invoice to round the amount to be paid. This is used to handle small rounding differences when calculating BT-115 (Amount due for payment) to create payment-friendly amounts.
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The amount to be added to the invoice to round the amount to be paid. This is used to handle small rounding differences when calculating BT-115 (Amount due for payment) to create payment-friendly amounts.
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The amount to be added to the invoice to round the amount to be paid. This is used to handle small rounding differences when calculating BT-115 (Amount due for payment) to create payment-friendly amounts.
The amount to be added to the invoice to round the amount to be paid. This is used to handle small rounding differences when calculating BT-115 (Amount due for payment) to create payment-friendly amounts.
Used in German and European invoicing when the calculated invoice total needs to be rounded to payment-friendly amounts (e.g., to the nearest 5 cents or euro). Common in cash transactions, automatic payment systems, and when compliance with national rounding regulations is required. The rounding amount ensures mathematical accuracy in the payment calculation formula.
What you usually enter here
Decimal number with maximum 2 decimal places, can be positive or negative
Typical valid values include: 0.19, -0.19, 0.00, 0.01
Optional according to EN 16931-1. Must be in the same currency as BT-5 (Invoice currency code). When used, it affects the calculation: BT-115 = BT-112 - BT-113 + BT-114. Must respect national rounding rules and regulations.
What goes wrong often
Avoid values like: 19.00, 0.999, 1000,50, round
Relevant rule codes: BR-CO-16, BR-DEC-17
Examples in context
Used in German and European invoicing when the calculated invoice total needs to be rounded to payment-friendly amounts (e.g., to the nearest 5 cents or euro). Common in cash transactions, automatic payment systems, and when compliance with national rounding regulations is required. The rounding amount ensures mathematical accuracy in the payment calculation formula.
Optional according to EN 16931-1. Must be in the same currency as BT-5 (Invoice currency code). When used, it affects the calculation: BT-115 = BT-112 - BT-113 + BT-114. Must respect national rounding rules and regulations.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 0.19
- -0.19
- 0.00
- 0.01
- -0.01
- 0.50
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 19.00
- 0.999
- 1000,50
- round
- 0.005
XML mapping and field facts
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Field ID:
BT-114
Data Type:
amount
Cardinality:
0..1
Requirement:
Optional
Since Version:
Optional in all XRechnung versions
XML Implementation
/Invoice/cac:LegalMonetaryTotal/cbc:PayableRoundingAmount/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementHeaderMonetarySummation/ram:RoundingAmountValidation Rules
BR-CO-16
BR-CO-16
BR-DEC-17
BR-DEC-17
Why the standard cares about this field
Business Context
Used in German and European invoicing when the calculated invoice total needs to be rounded to payment-friendly amounts (e.g., to the nearest 5 cents or euro). Common in cash transactions, automatic payment systems, and when compliance with national rounding regulations is required. The rounding amount ensures mathematical accuracy in the payment calculation formula.
Legal Requirement
Optional according to EN 16931-1. Must be in the same currency as BT-5 (Invoice currency code). When used, it affects the calculation: BT-115 = BT-112 - BT-113 + BT-114. Must respect national rounding rules and regulations.
FAQ
When should BT-114 be used?
BT-114 should be used when the calculated invoice total needs to be rounded to payment-friendly amounts, such as rounding to the nearest 5 cents in countries where cash payments require such rounding, or when automatic payment systems require whole amounts.
How does BT-114 affect the payment calculation?
BT-114 is added to the payment calculation: BT-115 (Amount due) = BT-112 (Invoice total with VAT) - BT-113 (Paid amount) + BT-114 (Rounding amount). This ensures the final amount due is mathematically correct after rounding.
Can BT-114 be negative?
Yes, BT-114 can be negative when the calculated amount is rounded down. For example, if the calculated total is 999.98 and you round to 1000.00, the rounding amount would be 0.02. If you round 1000.02 down to 1000.00, the rounding amount would be -0.02.
What are typical rounding scenarios in German business practice?
In German business practice, rounding is commonly used for: 1) Cash payments rounded to 5 cents, 2) Bank transfers rounded to whole euros for convenience, 3) Recurring payments with fixed amounts, 4) Government invoices with specific rounding requirements. The rounding must comply with German commercial law and tax regulations.
How precise can the rounding amount be?
The rounding amount must have a maximum of 2 decimal places according to BR-DEC-17. Typical values are small amounts like 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, or multiples thereof. The amount should be reasonable for the invoice total and follow applicable rounding rules.
Are there validation rules for rounding amounts?
Yes, BT-114 must follow validation rules: BR-DEC-17 (maximum 2 decimal places) and BR-CO-16 (correct payment calculation). The rounding amount should be proportional to the invoice total and not exceed reasonable rounding limits.
What currency should be used for BT-114?
BT-114 must be expressed in the same currency as specified in BT-5 (Invoice currency code). No currency symbol is included in the amount field itself, as the currency is defined separately at the invoice level.