- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 30,996
- 30,996 is between 30,990 and 31,000
- 30,995 is the midpoint between 30,990 and 31,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 30,996 is greater than the midpoint (30,995)
- Therefore, 30,996 rounded to the nearest ten = 31,000
