- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 76,856
- 76,856 is between 76,850 and 76,860
- 76,855 is the midpoint between 76,850 and 76,860
- As illustrated on the number line, 76,856 is greater than the midpoint (76,855)
- Therefore, 76,856 rounded to the nearest ten = 76,860
