title: Python Chosing To Ignore String Value
body: <p>Using Python v2, is there a way to ignore a value in a string if it is there?</p>
  
  <p>For instance: I want someone to enter a value of $100.00, or they could enter a value of 100.00 without the leading $ symbol. What I want to do is ignore the '$' value if it is typed in.</p>
  
  <p>Any push in the right direction would be appreciated.</p>