- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,563.287
- 2,563.287 is between 2,560 and 2,570
- 2,565 is the midpoint between 2,560 and 2,570
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,563.287 is less than the midpoint (2,565)
- Therefore, 2,563.287 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,560
