- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 36,081
- 36,081 is between 36,000 and 36,100
- 36,050 is the midpoint between 36,000 and 36,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 36,081 is greater than the midpoint (36,050)
- Therefore, 36,081 rounded to the nearest hundred = 36,100
