- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 8,712
- 8,712 is between 8,700 and 8,800
- 8,750 is the midpoint between 8,700 and 8,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 8,712 is less than the midpoint (8,750)
- Therefore, 8,712 rounded to the nearest hundred = 8,700
