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Rounding 40.257 to Nearest Hundredth

Original Number: 40.26

Rounded Result: 40.26

Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Identify the digit at the hundredths 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: 40.26

How 40.257 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 40
Nearest Tenth 40.3
Nearest Hundredth 40.26
Nearest Thousandth 40.257
Nearest Ten Thousandth 40.2570

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 40.257 rounded to the nearest hundredth?

The number 40.257 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 40.26.

🔹 How do you round to the nearest hundredth?

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

🔹 What is the nearest hundredth digit of 40.257?

It is 6.

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