bugfix/cast_strings_as_floats

[fivetran-savage]

PR Overview

Package version introduced in this PR:

• 0.9.2

This PR addresses the following Issue/Feature(s):

• GA-1023403

Summary of changes:

• Fixes an issue in stg_workday__worker_history where annual_currency_summary_primary_compensation_basis, annual_currency_summary_total_base_pay, and annual_currency_summary_total_salary_and_allowances could surface as string datatypes by casting as float.

Submission Checklist

• Alignment meeting with the reviewer (if needed)
  • Timeline and validation requirements discussed
• Provide validation details:
  • Validation Steps: Check for unintentional effects (e.g., add/run consistency & integrity tests)
  • Testing Instructions: Confirm the change addresses the issue(s)
  • Focus Areas: Complex logic or queries that need extra attention
• Merge any relevant open PRs into this PR

Changelog

• Draft changelog for PR
• Final changelog for release review