- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 106,842
- 106,842 is between 106,840 and 106,850
- 106,845 is the midpoint between 106,840 and 106,850
- As illustrated on the number line, 106,842 is less than the midpoint (106,845)
- Therefore, 106,842 rounded to the nearest ten = 106,840
