When do you say "bucks" instead of "dollars?"

Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
You can use "bucks" in informal and casual situations, but you couldn't use it in formal situations. So that's what it depends on. "Dollars" can be used for formal or informal situations, and it's generally more technical. Ex: What's the exchange rate between US dollars and euros? Ex: This only cost 10 bucks. = This only cost 10 dollars.