diff --git a/backend/api/controllers/quote-ratings.js b/backend/api/controllers/quote-ratings.js
index 720afd93c..bd1bf9e40 100644
--- a/backend/api/controllers/quote-ratings.js
+++ b/backend/api/controllers/quote-ratings.js
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@ class QuoteRatingsController {
         );
       }
 
+      rating = Math.round(rating);
+
       //check if user already submitted a rating
       let user = await UserDAO.getUser(uid);