- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 73,648.677
- 73,648.677 is between 73,640 and 73,650
- 73,645 is the midpoint between 73,640 and 73,650
- As illustrated on the number line, 73,648.677 is greater than the midpoint (73,645)
- Therefore, 73,648.677 rounded to the nearest ten = 73,650
