- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 3,014.988
- 3,014.988 is between 3,010 and 3,020
- 3,015 is the midpoint between 3,010 and 3,020
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,014.988 is less than the midpoint (3,015)
- Therefore, 3,014.988 rounded to the nearest ten = 3,010
