fuzzy math
perfect for what i need at the moment.
>> s = "$4.2 million USD USA Dollars".to_currency_i => 4000000
note: this is neither a bug nor a problem. what’s important to realize is that we need to evolve beyond using computers for raw numerical operations. software can provide rough guidance that doesn’t incur a high cognitive load. try making your software for people. you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you can accomplish without relying on precision.
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