- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 205,321
- 205,321 is between 205,000 and 206,000
- 205,500 is the midpoint between 205,000 and 206,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 205,321 is less than the midpoint (205,500)
- Therefore, 205,321 rounded to the nearest thousand = 205,000
