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How to Round to the Nearest Dollar | Math with Mr. J

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How to Round to the Nearest Dollar | Math with Mr. J
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Summary

How to round whole numbers to a given place using place value. Mr. J uses the underline-and-check method with the digit to the right.

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Discussion questions

Rounding replaces a number with a nearby, simpler number based on place value.

  1. Which digit do you look at to decide whether to round up?
  2. How do you round 3,472 to the nearest hundred?
  3. When is rounding useful in real life?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: round, place value, nearest

  • Round 4,681 to the nearest hundred.
  • Round 27 to the nearest ten.