- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 5,487
- 5,487 is between 5,480 and 5,490
- 5,485 is the midpoint between 5,480 and 5,490
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,487 is greater than the midpoint (5,485)
- Therefore, 5,487 rounded to the nearest ten = 5,490
