- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 9,602
- 9,602 is between 9,600 and 9,610
- 9,605 is the midpoint between 9,600 and 9,610
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,602 is less than the midpoint (9,605)
- Therefore, 9,602 rounded to the nearest ten = 9,600
