Rounding Numbers and Money

Rounding is a way of adjusting numbers to make them simpler and easier to work with. Rounded numbers usually end with a zero

If the number we are rounding is halfway or more than halfway between the rounded numbers, we round up to the next number

If the number we are rounding is less than halfway between the rounded number, we round down to the previous number

To round numbers using place values, identify the digit to the right of the digit to be rounded. If the digit is less than 5, round down. If the digit is 5 or greater, round up

For example: 1,890 rounds up to 2,000 (to the nearest thousand)

Rounding is a way of adjusting numbers to make them simpler and easier to work with. Rounded numbers usually end with a zero

To round dollars to the nearest dollar, look closely at the number of cents. If the number of cents is 50 or more, round up. If the number of cents is less than 50, round down

Round cents using place values

To round numbers using place values, identify the digit to the right of the digit to be rounded. If the digit is less than 5, round down. If the digit is 5 or greater, round up

For example: $49.58 rounds up to $50.00 (to the nearest dollar)