- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 801,821
- 801,821 is between 801,000 and 802,000
- 801,500 is the midpoint between 801,000 and 802,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 801,821 is greater than the midpoint (801,500)
- Therefore, 801,821 rounded to the nearest thousand = 802,000
