- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 8,598
- 8,598 is between 8,590 and 8,600
- 8,595 is the midpoint between 8,590 and 8,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,598 is greater than the midpoint (8,595)
- Therefore, 8,598 rounded to the nearest ten = 8,600
