- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 1,036
- 1,036 is between 1,030 and 1,040
- 1,035 is the midpoint between 1,030 and 1,040
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,036 is greater than the midpoint (1,035)
- Therefore, 1,036 rounded to the nearest ten = 1,040
