- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 5,277
- 5,277 is between 5,270 and 5,280
- 5,275 is the midpoint between 5,270 and 5,280
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,277 is greater than the midpoint (5,275)
- Therefore, 5,277 rounded to the nearest ten = 5,280
