When you split an amount that can’t be divided cleanly to two-decimal precision (e.g. $1 ÷ 3), each share is rounded down ($0.33), so the shares add up to less than the original amount ($0.99). That missing cent isn’t assigned to anyone, leaving the totals visibly off. While $0.01 won't ruin anyone, it still feels a bit weird. ;)
Proposal: Hand those leftover cents out deterministically but variably so one person isn’t always stuck: simplest rule → give the remainder to the payer of that specific expense.
When you split an amount that can’t be divided cleanly to two-decimal precision (e.g. $1 ÷ 3), each share is rounded down ($0.33), so the shares add up to less than the original amount ($0.99). That missing cent isn’t assigned to anyone, leaving the totals visibly off. While $0.01 won't ruin anyone, it still feels a bit weird. ;)
Proposal: Hand those leftover cents out deterministically but variably so one person isn’t always stuck: simplest rule → give the remainder to the payer of that specific expense.