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RecommendationWidgetController.formatPrice() method

Formats a price value according to shop settings and theme configuration.

Applies shop-specific currency formatting including decimal handling, superscript cents, and currency symbols. Override this method to implement custom price formatting logic, add discounts, or modify display for specific customer segments.

Signature:

formatPrice(price: number): string;

Parameters

Returns:

string

Formatted price string with currency symbol and shop-specific styling applied

Example 1

Override to add VIP customer discounts:

public formatPrice(price: number): string {
  let adjustedPrice = price;
  if (this.customer?.tags?.includes('vip')) {
    adjustedPrice = price * 0.9; // 10% VIP discount
  }
  return super.formatPrice(adjustedPrice);
}

Example 2

Override to add custom currency formatting:

public formatPrice(price: number): string {
  const formatted = super.formatPrice(price);
  // Add custom formatting for specific regions
  return this.customer?.region === 'EU' ? `€${formatted}` : formatted;
}