- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 185,321
- 185,321 is between 185,000 and 186,000
- 185,500 is the midpoint between 185,000 and 186,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 185,321 is less than the midpoint (185,500)
- Therefore, 185,321 rounded to the nearest thousand = 185,000
