- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 7,496
- 7,496 is between 7,490 and 7,500
- 7,495 is the midpoint between 7,490 and 7,500
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,496 is greater than the midpoint (7,495)
- Therefore, 7,496 rounded to the nearest ten = 7,500
