katfred76
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As a very under-tipped former waitress, I'd say before tax. The servers generally don't go calculate your tip % after you leave, but thanks for the concerrn. If everyone actually tipped 15-20%, servers would make quite a bit of money. I think the average is about 8%, believe it or not. |
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bigfree_2005
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I usually do the tip on the total bill after tax. |
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jliusf
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after tax is added. |
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Fermat
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Before. |
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realistic human
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before tax- since every state has a different tax rate, then that would mean that waiters in states with a higher tax rate would make more tip, and that wouldn't be fair. always tip 15-20% of the tab BEFORE tax.
People who say "double the tax" are morons unless the tax rate is 8-10%. In my state of MA the rate is 5% therefore I'd only be paying 10% tip, so I have to triple or quadruple the tax... which also works. |
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worldinspector
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"The tax" has nothing to do with the tip . . . hell, some states -- Delaware, for example, don't even HAVE a sales tax! You tip on the basis of how you liked the service . . . I'll generally leave a $2. tip for a 99 cent breakfast special -- that's 200%, but the waitress has been filling your coffee, serving your food, cleaning up your mess, etc. the same as if the price had been higher. In short, I'm probably considered a low tipper in more expensive restaurants and a big tipper in cheaper places. I also take into account the cost of living in the area of the country where I'm eating and am more generous in more expensive regions than in lower cost-of-living areas. ETC. |
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spot
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15% of before tax amount. Since tax is around 7-8%, it would be roughly the same if you double the tax. |
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one_sera_phim
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on tax...never thought to do it the other way...
double the tax is actually above 15%...so why the thumbs down? I tip a little too well. My husband and I disagree with tip amounts sometimes. if service was crappy, I see no reason to tip AT ALL. but my husband feels guilty and leaves at least $5-8 for a $30 meal. I think that is just encouraging the waitstaff to NOT try hard enough for a tip. they should do their job and be courteous to me. if I go to a restaurant, I expect some sort of service. good service!!! I'm paying overpriced prices most times, I BETTER get good service!!! |
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Jan G
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I pay 15 to 20 % depending on the service and I do it on the total bill. |
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Robin J. Sky
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Usually after tax, but primarily because that's the big, bold number on the receipt and the only one I glance at. |
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do it movin'
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like the others said.. i usually just double the tax
15-20% is the norm |
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misty_51273
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I tip whatever i feel like tipping if the service was excellent I have left 20 at times and there are times that service was great and i left a buck tops depends on my mood. but as a rule I would say before tax |
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Sky
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after tax |
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ashinchile
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You should tip a minimum of %15 of the final total, after tax. If you liked your service you should tip %20 to the total after tax. |
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Rawrrrr
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Usually I just double the tax, but if the service was aweful I will leave only the tax amount. |
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Bebe
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You tip double the tax as a rough guide. |
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Bush Kills For God
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Double the tax. |
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