How to Convert Decimals to Percentages

If you have a number that you would like to convert to a percentage, the process is fairly easy. Here are the simple steps to help you convert a decimal to percentage.

Instructions

1. 

   Look at the decimal number. If there are no numbers to the left of the decimal the number is less than one. If the number has more than two numbers to the right of the decimal, continue with the following steps.

2. 

   Look at the third number from the right side of the decimal. If it is the number 5 or greater than 5, increase the second number to the right of the decimal by one. If it is the number 4 or less, do not make any changes to the second number from the decimal.

3. 

   Delete all the numbers to the right of the decimal EXCEPT the two directly to the right of the decimal.

4. 

   Place a percentage mark to the right of the remaining two numbers.

5. 

   Remove the decimal numbers.