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Why does a 4.2-star product show a 4.5-star graphic? See screenshots – inconsistent display?
I noticed something odd with how Amazon displays star ratings on product listings. Traditionally, only products with a 4.3+ rating would show a 4.5-star graphic. But now, some listings with just 4.2 are showing as 4.5 stars.
I’ve attached two screenshots showing the difference:
Screenshot 1: This listing has a 4.2 rating and displays 4.5 stars
Screenshot 2: This listing also has a 4.2 rating, but it shows only 4 stars
Both have thousands of reviews. Why is there a discrepancy?
Did Amazon change the threshold for the half-star display recently? Or are they now rounding differently (e.g., maybe based on the full decimal instead of just one decimal place)?
Curious if anyone else has noticed this or if there’s an official explanation.
5 replies
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
I needed to look VERY well to see what you mean. You are talking about the last empty star or half star? Lol, yes this has to be some glitch. Don't worry, I am sure, that the other sock will loose his half star soon.....
Seller_XY5hA5qZJPFYn
Good catch.
With the level of programming we've come to expect from Amazon, it wouldn't surprise me if they have a rounddown formula on the value and a roundup formula for the visual star. So a 4.25 could round to 4.2 value display, but up (to 4.3) for the star calculation to display. That would annoy me for sure though if it was a competitor of mine.
Seller_Ha6JyVvDK6Ybs
So customers have reason to return on inaccurate website?
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