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re: Do you tip on the entire check amount or the pre-tax check amount?
Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:14 pm to weagle1999
Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:14 pm to weagle1999
I am old school. It is supposed to be pre-tax. However, in the post Obama apocalyptic society where all standards and protocols have been trashed, I believe the 'new norm' is on the gross check.
I leave a very generous tip when I receive good or excellent service. However, in this post Obama apocalyptic society rarely does one receive anything but meh service. In essence my family and I have backed off of eating out to the level we once did because of reduction of food quality and lackluster service. I yearn for the days pre-covid when an outing for a meal was a memorable occasion.
I leave a very generous tip when I receive good or excellent service. However, in this post Obama apocalyptic society rarely does one receive anything but meh service. In essence my family and I have backed off of eating out to the level we once did because of reduction of food quality and lackluster service. I yearn for the days pre-covid when an outing for a meal was a memorable occasion.
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 1:15 pm
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Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:18 pm to weagle1999
quote:I generally attempt to divine the cost of the raw materials needed to make my food as well as the cost of the drink that the establishment must pay to it's libation wholesaler. This is the Raw Material Cost (RMC). I then take the amount of time I am in the establishment and the number of folks who directly interact with my party. I double that number to account for the folks behind the scenes. This is the Weighted Labor Cost (WLC). I then calculate the level of service, the dining experience and the overall star level of the eatery. This is the Environmental Cost (EC). Generally, the tax amount is discounted as a metric as that is independent of the control of the establishment.
Do you tip on the entire check amount or the pre-tax check amount?
RMC(0.274) + WLC(0.135) + EC(0.144) = Tip
I generally also scrupulously review the receipt for any mathematical and/or spelling errors as well as for overall accuracy and ask to see the manager immediately if I find anything suspicious. One cannot be too careful.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:22 pm to weagle1999
I do 20% of the bottom number, post tax. For to-go orders, I'll usually throw 10% in.
For coffeeshops, I will sometimes do 50 cents. And to get to that, you have to click "custom" on the pin pad. I love how the first tip amount by default is $1. You think I'm gonna tip your arse a whole dollar on a $3.50 cup of drip coffee? Also unlike restaurants, these goons are already getting minimum wage instead of waitress scale.
For coffeeshops, I will sometimes do 50 cents. And to get to that, you have to click "custom" on the pin pad. I love how the first tip amount by default is $1. You think I'm gonna tip your arse a whole dollar on a $3.50 cup of drip coffee? Also unlike restaurants, these goons are already getting minimum wage instead of waitress scale.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:33 pm to Shexter
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10% of the total then double it. Easy way to figure 20%.
My simple calculation, take the first number of the bill total and multiply by 2. Then if the second number is greater than 5, add another .50 cents or dollar.
Example. $20 =$4 tip. $26 = $5 tip. 120.00 = $24 tip
Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:40 pm to Giantkiller
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Also unlike restaurants, these goons are already getting minimum wage instead of waitress scale.
Depends on the state.
Remember that when you visit the West Coast states.
Servers in Seattle are getting 20/hour and still want 20%.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:04 pm to OweO
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tax is $11.75 20% is $2.35. Double that is $4.70 I tip $5.00.
So you tip 5%?
Tax in Louisiana is roughly 10% in most jurisdictions. If the tax is $11.75, your bill is somewhere in the neighborhood of $110 and out tip $5?
Yikes
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:08 pm to LouisianaLady
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I do
$10 on $20
$10-$15 on $30
$20 on $40
$20 on $50
$20 on $60
$30 on $70
I’m a really generous tipper, especially when just grabbing a couple of drinks but taking up a table for a long time, but this is insane.
On just drinks and we stay for an hour or whatever where they could have turned the table over for a full meal, I tip about what a meal tip would have been.
Drinks $35, but an average ticket for a full meal at the place is $60, I’ll tip like $15 because we took the table away from the server where they could have earned that much
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:09 pm to weagle1999
Bro...aint nobody looking at a $100 check and saying well actually Im only going to tip them on $92.50.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:11 pm to fwtex
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My simple calculation, take the first number of the bill total and multiply by 2. Then if the second number is greater than 5, add another .50 cents or dollar.
This is some of the most autistic shite I’ve ever seen
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:17 pm to dcrews
"The OT will go to their grave talking about how rich they are...until there's a tipping thread"
THIS
THIS
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:18 pm to msap9020
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Why screw a server over if they are good because you are cheap then make excuses?
My point was why pay more for a server that doesn't do as good of a job just because they work at a more expensive restaurant.
I'm sure that doesn't happen too often as higher priced restaurants do hold the serve staff to a higher level.
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:19 pm to msap9020
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Why screw a server over if they are good because you are cheap then make excuses?
How is the server being screwed over?
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:20 pm to Shexter
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10% of the total then double it. Easy way to figure 20%.
As easy as it gets, but depending what type of night it is this can still get fuzzy
I try to err on the side of generosity
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:22 pm to i am dan
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Overpaying for something can happen to poor or wealthy people. It's more about being smart than having money.
Under tipping does not equate to being smart with money. Are the deadbeats skipping out on their bill or not tipping at all being smart with their money?
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:23 pm to SulphursFinest
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I don’t do any math. I just put what I think is fair
Exactly. So many people do these math calculations...if a bill is, let's say 19.50, I'll just tip like 3.50 to make it a whole number and whatever percentage that comes out to is whatever percentage it comes out to, but 3.50 feels fair to me on a 19.50 bill where I'm a low-maintenance customer who doesn't want the waiter/waitress in my face the entire time.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:24 pm to TexasTiger89
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Under tipping does not equate to being smart with money. Are the deadbeats skipping out on their bill or not tipping at all being smart with their money?
Who is under tipping?
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:25 pm to weagle1999
It should be pre-tax, but it's usually easier to do after-tax if it's not too much.
The scummiest though is when I see sole proprietors with a tip jar or line and don't disclose they have no employees, like at trailers, or other small spots.
The scummiest though is when I see sole proprietors with a tip jar or line and don't disclose they have no employees, like at trailers, or other small spots.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:27 pm to pelicansfan123
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if a bill is, let's say 19.50, I'll just tip like 3.50 to make it a whole number and whatever percentage that comes out to is whatever percentage it comes out to
That's fricked up.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:28 pm to wesfau
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if a bill is, let's say 19.50, I'll just tip like 3.50 to make it a whole number and whatever percentage that comes out to is whatever percentage it comes out to
quote:
That's fricked up.
That’s exactly 18%?????
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:29 pm to wesfau
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That's fricked up.
In all honesty, what's "fricked up" about that?
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 2:30 pm
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