Number Rounding Basics

What is the result of rounding the number 34,538 to the units digit?

When the digit to the right of the rounding digit is less than 5, the rounding digit remains unchanged.

What do you do with the digits to the right of the rounding digit after rounding?

When rounding 34.5 to the tenths place, the result is ______.

Match the rounding scenarios with their outcomes:

Number Rounding

Rounding numbers simplifies transactions and makes values easier to remember.
Measurements and prices are often rounded.
A digit is selected for rounding.
The number to the right of the chosen digit is examined.
If the digit to the right is 5 or greater, the chosen digit increases by 1.
Numbers after the chosen digit are disregarded.
If the digit to the right is less than 5, the chosen digit remains unchanged.
Numbers after the chosen digit are disregarded.

Example: Rounding 34,538

Rounding to the units place: The units digit is 8. The digit to the right is 3. 3 is less than 5, so the units digit remains 8. The rounded number is 34,538.
Rounding to the units digit: The units digit is 8. The number to the right is 4 (meaning 3). The rounded number is 34,530.
Rounding to the tens place: The tens digit is 3. The digit to the right is 8. 8 is greater than 5, so the tens digit increases to 4. The rounded number is 34,540
Rounding to the tenths digit: The tenths digit is 5. The digit to the right is 3. 3 is less than 5, so the tenths digit remains 5. Therefore, the rounded number is 34.5.

This quiz covers the fundamentals of rounding numbers, including techniques for simplifying values for transactions and measurements. Learn how to determine when and how to round different digits based on specific rules. Test your understanding of rounding with practical examples.