- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 2,861
- 2,861 is between 2,860 and 2,870
- 2,865 is the midpoint between 2,860 and 2,870
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,861 is less than the midpoint (2,865)
- Therefore, 2,861 rounded to the nearest ten = 2,860
