$toDecimal
Reference group: Conversion and type inspection
What it does
Converts compatible values to BSON Decimal128.
Syntax
{$toDecimal: expression}
Use case
Financial calculations needing decimal semantics.
$toDecimal: practical example
{ $set: { amount: { $toDecimal: "$amountText" } } }💡 Explanation
Converts compatible values to BSON Decimal128.
When to use it
Financial calculations needing decimal semantics.
Key Takeaways
- Converts compatible values to BSON Decimal128.
- Typical use: Financial calculations needing decimal semantics.