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Rounding 256.5 to Nearest Tenth

Original Number: 256.5

Rounded Result: 256.5

Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Identify the digit at the tenths place.
Step 2: Look at the digit immediately to the right (if any).
Step 3: No rounding was necessary because the original number already matches the target precision.
Step 4: Keep digits up to the desired place and remove others.
Final Result: 256.5

How 256.5 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 257
Nearest Tenth 256.5
Nearest Hundredth 256.50
Nearest Thousandth 256.500
Nearest Ten Thousandth 256.5000

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 256.5 rounded to the nearest tenth?

The number 256.5 rounded to the nearest tenth is 256.5.

🔹 How do you round to the nearest tenth?

Look at the digit after the nearest tenth place. If it is 5 or higher, round up. Otherwise, leave the digit unchanged.

🔹 What is the nearest tenth digit of 256.5?

It is 5.

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