- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 1,081
- 1,081 is between 1,080 and 1,090
- 1,085 is the midpoint between 1,080 and 1,090
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,081 is less than the midpoint (1,085)
- Therefore, 1,081 rounded to the nearest ten = 1,080
