mail merging between excel and word

[jerry]

I recently updated to windows xp. I used to mail merge
from an excel spreadsheet into a word document without
complications. Now, if there is a percent figure in
excel, in converts to an unreasonable number when merged
into word. Also, a number that is dollars and cents in
excel becomes a figure with eight or more numbers after
the decimal point. It is correct when I check the excel
worksheet and the cells in excel are set properly. I
appreciate any help or ideas.