- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 10,256
- 10,256 is between 10,200 and 10,300
- 10,250 is the midpoint between 10,200 and 10,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 10,256 is greater than the midpoint (10,250)
- Therefore, 10,256 rounded to the nearest hundred = 10,300
