- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 8,559
- 8,559 is between 8,550 and 8,560
- 8,555 is the midpoint between 8,550 and 8,560
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,559 is greater than the midpoint (8,555)
- Therefore, 8,559 rounded to the nearest ten = 8,560
