- Since 6 is in the tenths place, 8.6273 is between 8.6 and 8.7
- 8.65 is the midpoint between 8.6 (8.60) and 8.7 (8.70)
- As illustrated on the number line, 8.6273 is less than the midpoint (8.65)
- Therefore, 8.6273 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 8.6
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