In this lesson, we will look at rounding decimals.
The rule for rounding decimals is the same as the rule for whole numbers. Step 1: Decide on the place the number is to be rounded to. Step 2: Look at the first digit to the right of that place. Step 3: If the digit is equal to or more than 5, round up Step 4: If the digit is less than 5, round down. Step 5: We may drop the zeros.
Example:
Round 74.862 to the nearest tenths
Solution:
The digit at the tenth place is 8.
The digit to the right of 8 is 6.
Since 6 > 5 we round up.
74.862 rounded to the nearest tenths is 74.9
Example:
Round 74.862 to the nearest hundredths
Solution:
The digit at the hundredth place is 6.
The digit to the right of 6 is 2.
Since 2 < 5 we round down.
74.862 rounded to the nearest hundredths is 74.86
Example:
Round 74.862 to the nearest whole number
Solution:
The digit at the ones place is 4.
The digit to the right of 4 is 8.
Since 8 > 5 we round up.
74.862 rounded to the nearest whole number is 75
This video shows more examples of rounding of whole numbers and decimals.
This two-part video shows more examples of how to round decimals.
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