- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 5,967.21
- 5,967.21 is between 5,960 and 5,970
- 5,965 is the midpoint between 5,960 and 5,970
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,967.21 is greater than the midpoint (5,965)
- Therefore, 5,967.21 rounded to the nearest ten = 5,970
