### To currency operator

Crystal syntax.

##### Usage

`$x`

Converts x from number to currency.

##### Examples

The following examples are applicable to Crystal syntax.

Note: They all assume the following format (set in the Number tab of the Format Editor): Decimal places = (1.00), Negative sign = (345.00-), Currency symbol = (Float), and Thousands Separator = (1,000.00).

`$12345678`

Returns $12,345,678.00.

`$(123 * 456)`

Returns $56,088.00

`$({file.QUANTITY} * 3)`

Returns $42.00, where {file.QUANTITY} = 14.

`$({file.MILES} * {file.PLEDGE})`

$27.95, where {file.MILES} = 13 and {file.PLEDGE} = 2.15.

Note: $ * $ = error. You can not multiply a dollar with a dollar.

###### Related topics

Formula 5

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