- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 789,236.49
- 789,236.49 is between 789,230 and 789,240
- 789,235 is the midpoint between 789,230 and 789,240
- As illustrated on the number line, 789,236.49 is greater than the midpoint (789,235)
- Therefore, 789,236.49 rounded to the nearest ten = 789,240
