- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 456,962
- 456,962 is between 456,900 and 457,000
- 456,950 is the midpoint between 456,900 and 457,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 456,962 is greater than the midpoint (456,950)
- Therefore, 456,962 rounded to the nearest hundred = 457,000
