When rounding $652,981$ to the nearest ten thousand, which statement correctly describes the comparison step?

The number is greater than the midpoint $655,000$, so it rounds up.

The number is less than the midpoint $655,000$, so it rounds down.

The number is equal to the midpoint $655,000$, so it rounds up.

The number is less than the benchmark $650,000$, so it rounds down.

Round Whole Numbers Practice — Grade 4 math