“向上取整”为何成了“行业惯例”？

Core Viewpoint - The practice of "rounding up" charges in various industries, including shared charging, bike-sharing, and parking, has raised concerns regarding consumer rights and fairness [2][4][8]. Industry Practices - "Rounding up" has become a common practice across multiple sectors, leading to instances where consumers are charged for time they did not fully utilize, such as parking fees being charged for 45 minutes despite only exceeding the limit by a few seconds [2][4]. - The charging model for shared charging devices, where a user is charged for a full 30 minutes despite only using the service for a few minutes, exemplifies this issue [4][5]. Consumer Rights - Experts argue that the "rounding up" pricing strategy is unfair and potentially violates consumer protection laws, as it does not adhere to principles of fair and reasonable pricing [8][9]. - Consumers are encouraged to assert their rights by requesting refunds for overcharges and can escalate complaints to consumer protection organizations if necessary [10]. Regulatory Response - The National Postal Administration has addressed similar issues in the express delivery industry, urging companies to revise their weight-based charging practices to be more transparent and fair [8]. - There is a call for increased regulatory oversight to ensure that companies comply with fair pricing standards and to impose penalties for non-compliance [9].