- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 54,321
- 54,321 is between 54,300 and 54,400
- 54,350 is the midpoint between 54,300 and 54,400
- As illustrated on the number line, 54,321 is less than the midpoint (54,350)
- Therefore, 54,321 rounded to the nearest hundred = 54,300
