- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 950,586.5
- 950,586.5 is between 950,500 and 950,600
- 950,550 is the midpoint between 950,500 and 950,600
- As illustrated on the number line, 950,586.5 is greater than the midpoint (950,550)
- Therefore, 950,586.5 rounded to the nearest hundred = 950,600
