- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 27,682
- 27,682 is between 27,680 and 27,690
- 27,685 is the midpoint between 27,680 and 27,690
- As illustrated on the number line, 27,682 is less than the midpoint (27,685)
- Therefore, 27,682 rounded to the nearest ten = 27,680
