- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 14,896
- 14,896 is between 14,800 and 14,900
- 14,850 is the midpoint between 14,800 and 14,900
- As illustrated on the number line, 14,896 is greater than the midpoint (14,850)
- Therefore, 14,896 rounded to the nearest hundred = 14,900
