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Default formatting numbers imported from excel in mailmerge

I am doing a mailmerge in Office 2007 with data imported from an excel
spreadsheet where one of the spreadsheet fields is calculated (to give a rate
of exchange). The problem is that the word documents returns a figure to 10
decimal places. I have tried:
a) putting the calculation in one column and then used ROUNDUP to convert
the number to 2 decimal places and using that column for the field. (Word
just returns 10 decimals)
b) Changing the document parameters in Word Options _Advanced - General -
confirm file format conversion on open. Same thing
c) Saving the spreadsheet and closing it. Saving the Word Doc and closing
it. Re-opening the word file and re-confirming the spreadsheet. Same thing.
d) Rebooting my laptop and re-opening the files. Same thing.

I am getting v frustrated - going through 300 merged letters and deleting 8
digits (and search and replace is not an option, there are too many
variables) is too horrible to contemplate. This must have happened to other
people and I'm sure there's a solution.... but, boy, would I be incredibly
grateful to know what it is.
thank you.