- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 490,262
- 490,262 is between 490,260 and 490,270
- 490,265 is the midpoint between 490,260 and 490,270
- As illustrated on the number line, 490,262 is less than the midpoint (490,265)
- Therefore, 490,262 rounded to the nearest ten = 490,260
