- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 1,256
- 1,256 is between 1,250 and 1,260
- 1,255 is the midpoint between 1,250 and 1,260
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,256 is greater than the midpoint (1,255)
- Therefore, 1,256 rounded to the nearest ten = 1,260
