- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 506,781
- 506,781 is between 506,700 and 506,800
- 506,750 is the midpoint between 506,700 and 506,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 506,781 is greater than the midpoint (506,750)
- Therefore, 506,781 rounded to the nearest hundred = 506,800
