You'll have to correct the data

or use a helper column

a2 = 21.591234
b2 = round(a2,2)

Then use B2 for the database.
If you can work on a copy of the data, you can copy/paste_by_value the
helper column over the original data. Then delete teh helper column.
But work on a copy if you need the original more significant data.

Steve


On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:58:30 +0100, David wrote:


I have a cell that reads 21.59 [for example] but when I click on it, the
data entry field on the tool bar extends that number to 6 decimal places.
How do I get Excel to read the number only as 21.59? Assuming that the
two
decimal place version is display only.

I ask this because this data is going to populate a SQL database over
which
I have no control and I don't want my price data displaying on my
website to
6 decimal places!

Thanks
David