- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 27,641
- 27,641 is between 27,600 and 27,700
- 27,650 is the midpoint between 27,600 and 27,700
- As illustrated on the number line, 27,641 is less than the midpoint (27,650)
- Therefore, 27,641 rounded to the nearest hundred = 27,600
