- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 285,680
- 285,680 is between 285,000 and 286,000
- 285,500 is the midpoint between 285,000 and 286,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 285,680 is greater than the midpoint (285,500)
- Therefore, 285,680 rounded to the nearest thousand = 286,000
