- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 7,956
- 7,956 is between 7,900 and 8,000
- 7,950 is the midpoint between 7,900 and 8,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 7,956 is greater than the midpoint (7,950)
- Therefore, 7,956 rounded to the nearest hundred = 8,000
