libb.numify

numify(val, to=<class 'float'>)

Convert value to numeric type, handling common formatting.

Handles None values, already numeric values, and string formatting including whitespace, commas, parentheses (negative), and percentages.

Parameters:

• val – Value to convert.

• to (type) – Target type (default: float).

Returns:

Converted value or None if conversion fails.

Example:

>>> numify('1,234.56')
1234.56
>>> numify('(100)', to=int)
-100
>>> numify('50%')
50.0
>>> numify(None)
>>> numify('')