$8\mathrm{.}1($Check Protection$)$ Although electronic deposit has become extremely popular, payroll and accounts payable applications often print checks. A serious problem is the intentional alteration of a check amount by someone who plans to cash a check fraudulently. To prevent a dollar amount from being altered, some computerized check$-$writing systems employ a technique called check protection. Checks designed for printing by computer typically contain a fixed number of spaces for the printed amount. Suppose a paycheck contains eight blank spaces in which the computer is supposed to print the amount of a weekly paycheck. If the amount is large, then all eight of the spaces will be filled:

$1,230\mathrm{.}60($check amount$)$

$01234567($position numbers$)$

On the other hand, if the amount is smaller, then several of the spaces would ordinarily be left blank. For example,

$399\mathrm{.}87$

$01234567$

contains two blank spaces. If a check is printed with blank spaces, it's easier for someone to alter the amount. Check$-$writing systems often insert leading asterisks to prevent alteration and protect the amount as follows:

$****399\mathrm{.}87$

$01234567$

Write a script that inputs a dollar amount, then prints the amount in check$-$protected format in a field of $10$ characters with leading asterisks if necessary. $[$Hint: In a format string that explicitly specifies alignment with or $>,$ you can precede the alignment specifier with the fill character of your choice.$]$