Rounding Rules for Sig Figs

If the digit removed is ______ the preceding number
increases by 1.
– 5.379 rounds to ___ if 3 significant figures are retained.

more than 5; 5.38

If the digit removed is ____, the preceding number is

unchanged.

0.2413 rounds to ___ if 3 significant figures are retained

less tha 5; 0.241

If the digit removed is _______, the preceding number increases by 1 if it is
___ and remains unchanged if it is ___.

5 followed by zeros or with no
following digits; odd; even; 17.8; 17.6

If the 5 is followed by other nonzero digits, the preceding number increases by ___.

1