Format data being read in by CakePHP read() function

I am using CakePHP to display an input field that has a "price" variable in it upon editing. Coming from the database this number has a 5 decimal points (for complex calculations).

Without setting the column in the database to be set to only float to 2 points, how would I go about converting this variable to float to only 2 points?

<?php echo $form->input('price'); ?>

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Did you specify a model when you did your $form->create('Model');

You should be able to manipulate the $this->data by specifying the Model and field.

<?php echo $form->text('price', 
          array('value' => round($this->data['Model']['price'], 2)));