- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 899,999
- 899,999 is between 899,900 and 900,000
- 899,950 is the midpoint between 899,900 and 900,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 899,999 is greater than the midpoint (899,950)
- Therefore, 899,999 rounded to the nearest hundred = 900,000
