- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 4,499
- 4,499 is between 4,490 and 4,500
- 4,495 is the midpoint between 4,490 and 4,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 4,499 is greater than the midpoint (4,495)
- Therefore, 4,499 rounded to the nearest ten = 4,500
