- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 109,544
- 109,544 is between 109,540 and 109,550
- 109,545 is the midpoint between 109,540 and 109,550
- As illustrated on the number line, 109,544 is less than the midpoint (109,545)
- Therefore, 109,544 rounded to the nearest ten = 109,540
