- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 44,454.888
- 44,454.888 is between 44,000 and 45,000
- 44,500 is the midpoint between 44,000 and 45,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 44,454.888 is less than the midpoint (44,500)
- Therefore, 44,454.888 rounded to the nearest thousand = 44,000
