- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,179
- 2,179 is between 2,170 and 2,180
- 2,175 is the midpoint between 2,170 and 2,180
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,179 is greater than the midpoint (2,175)
- Therefore, 2,179 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,180
