- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 135,296
- 135,296 is between 135,200 and 135,300
- 135,250 is the midpoint between 135,200 and 135,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 135,296 is greater than the midpoint (135,250)
- Therefore, 135,296 rounded to the nearest hundred = 135,300
