- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 12,999
- 12,999 is between 12,990 and 13,000
- 12,995 is the midpoint between 12,990 and 13,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 12,999 is greater than the midpoint (12,995)
- Therefore, 12,999 rounded to the nearest ten = 13,000
