- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 5,581
- 5,581 is between 5,580 and 5,590
- 5,585 is the midpoint between 5,580 and 5,590
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,581 is less than the midpoint (5,585)
- Therefore, 5,581 rounded to the nearest ten = 5,580
