Why are cents called cents?

It might help to think in terms of percentages: The word percent comes from a Latin term that roughly translates to “per 100.” That’s why cents are called “cents”—each one is one per cent of a dollar. Another way of looking at it is to consider that each cent is one one-hundredth of a dollar.

How do you write a check for dollars and cents?

The word “and”: Include the word “and” just before you write how many cents the check is for (or just after you write out the full dollar amount). You are writing a check for dollars and cents. If you like, you can use an ampersand (“&”) or plus sign (“+”) instead. It is best not to use the word “and” elsewhere when you write out the amount.

How do you write a contract in dollars and cents?

If you're creating a legal contract with someone as part of your business, understand that there are no hard-and-fast rules about how you should write an amount in dollars and cents. All you're really striving for is clarity, so there are no misunderstandings about the agreed price. The starting point is to write the amount in words and in numbers.