- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 10 that bracket 9,876
- 9,876 is between 9,870 and 9,880
- 9,875 is the midpoint between 9,870 and 9,880
- As illustrated on the number line, 9,876 is greater than the midpoint (9,875)
- Therefore, 9,876 rounded to the nearest ten = 9,880
