Battery indicator not accurate on retina MBP

as seen in my screen shot, the battery bar indicates 100% and no longer charging. The light on the magsafe also displays green. However, on system report, and coconut battery, it indicates that power is 99% and still charging.
Does anyone experience the same phenomenon?

no one has this experience?

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