- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 275,370
- 275,370 is between 275,000 and 276,000
- 275,500 is the midpoint between 275,000 and 276,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 275,370 is less than the midpoint (275,500)
- Therefore, 275,370 rounded to the nearest thousand = 275,000
