To divide \( 9.6 \) by \( 54 \):
\[ 9.6 \div 54 \approx 0.1777777778 \]
Now, rounding to the nearest tenth:
The digit in the tenths place is \( 0 \) and the digit in the hundredths place is \( 1 \). Since \( 1 \) is less than \( 5 \), we round down.
Thus, the final answer is:
\[ \boxed{0.2} \]