In this sixth grade decimal worksheet, students are required to round the decimal to the nearest whole number by estimation for each problem of this worksheet. To round off to the nearest whole number, check if the place value of one-tenth of a decimal is greater than or equal to five-tenths (1/5). Increase the integer by 1 if the place value of one-tenth of a decimal is greater than or equal to five-tenths (1/5) otherwise decrease the integer of decimal by 1 to make it to the nearest whole number. For example, the nearest whole number for decimal 9.7 is 8. Similarly, the nearest whole number for decimal 6.4 is 6.
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