Round Numbers to the Nearest Hundred Thousand

Discussion: Rounding Numbers to the Nearest Hundred Thousand

In this lesson, we will learn how to round numbers to the nearest hundred thousand.

Example:

• 345,678 rounded to the nearest hundred thousand is 300,000.
• 876,543 rounded to the nearest hundred thousand is 900,000.
• 1,234,567 rounded to the nearest hundred thousand is 1,200,000.

Steps to Round Numbers to the Nearest Hundred Thousand:

• Look at the digit in the ten thousand place (the second digit from the left).
• If the digit is 5 or greater, round up the number in the hundred thousand place.
• If the digit is less than 5, keep the number in the hundred thousand place as it is and change the digits after it to zero.

Introduction to Rounding Numbers

Now that you understand how to round numbers to the nearest hundred thousand, let's test your knowledge with a quiz!

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