- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 5,981
- 5,981 is between 5,980 and 5,990
- 5,985 is the midpoint between 5,980 and 5,990
- As illustrated on the number line, 5,981 is less than the midpoint (5,985)
- Therefore, 5,981 rounded to the nearest ten = 5,980
