to_num_commas: Convert European number format to numeric
Description
Converts character strings in European number format (using comma as decimal
separator and period as thousands separator) to numeric values. Already numeric
inputs are returned unchanged.
Usage
to_num_commas(x)
Value
Numeric value. Returns NA if conversion fails.
Arguments
x
Numeric value or character string in European format (e.g., "1.234,56").