Lee, I believe mine has always read something in between and probably close to actual when off. For example, I just went out and checked and the gauge showed about 1/4 tank. The car has been sitting with no power for several days now. I turned the battery cutoff switch back on and turned the key to on and the gauge rose slightly to about 1/3 tank which should be the accurate current level.
Thanks Jim...Mine is showing now full always...I guess I remember it working like yours. Based upon what you sent...seems like the sending unit...We shall see.