How to calculate cents to dollars 

To convert cents to dollars, you need to understand the relationship between the two units of currency. In the United States currency system, 1 dollar is equivalent to 100 cents. Therefore, to convert cents to dollars, you divide the number of cents by 100.

Here is a step-by-step guide to perform the conversion:

Step 1: Identify the total number of cents you want to convert to dollars. Let's assume you have 250 cents.

Step 2: Divide the number of cents by 100, since there are 100 cents in a dollar. This can be represented by the formula:

$$
\text{Dollars} = \frac{\text{Cents}}{100}
$$

Step 3: Perform the division. Using the example of 250 cents:

$$
\text{Dollars} = \frac{250}{100} = 2.50
$$

Step 4: The result is the amount in dollars. So, 250 cents is equal to $2.50.

Remember that when you're writing the amount in dollars, it's customary to use two decimal places to represent the cents. If the conversion results in a whole number, it's still common to write it with two decimal places (e.g., $2.00 instead of just $2).