ts syntax must conform the rules specified by
 <code>java.text.DecimalFormat</code>. Such a pattern will be used to parse, and the <code>type</code> property will
 be ignored.</li>
 <li>If a <code>pattern</code> has not been specified, parsing will be based on the <code>type</code> property, which
 expects a currency, a number, or a percent. The parse pattern for currencies, numbers, and percentages is determined
 by calling the <code>getCurrencyInstance()</code>, <code>getNumberInstance()</code>, or
 <code