- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 5,008.98
- 5,008.98 is between 5,000 and 5,100
- 5,050 is the midpoint between 5,000 and 5,100
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,008.98 is less than the midpoint (5,050)
- Therefore, 5,008.98 rounded to the nearest hundred = 5,000
