- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 7,299
- 7,299 is between 7,200 and 7,300
- 7,250 is the midpoint between 7,200 and 7,300
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,299 is greater than the midpoint (7,250)
- Therefore, 7,299 rounded to the nearest hundred = 7,300
