For example, if your bill is $50, and the tax is $4 (8%)...should you tip on the $50 or the $54 ???
2007-04-27 04:33:38 · 11 answers · asked by jcatania58 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I do it pre-tax. But a lot people I know look at the tax ($4) and double it and make that the tip ($8)
2007-04-27 06:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by KND 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It amazes me that former waitresses would not leave a tip, no matter the quality of service. How do you know their not trying their best?!
You're supposed to tip off of the subtotal. BUT most restaurants base tip-out off of total sales (including all taxes, like me.) I would go off the total.
Tipping should be as follows:
>or=20% for excellent service
15% for good service
10% for bad service and speak with the manager or corporate if it's horrible
You should always tip even if they were bad, sometimes they aren't meaning to be neglectful but are overwhelmed or swamped. It isn't fair for them to do any work at all and not be paid for it. They only make $2-3 an hour.
2007-04-27 19:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Moran 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always tip on the total with tax. Whatever the bottom line on the bill is, I just move the decimal over and double that. So that's 20% at least. And I'll round up or down depending on service. (Not the quality of food though, that's not the server's fault.)
2007-04-27 12:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I generally tip 20% of the entire bill (including tax); That is unless the service was not up to par, then they may get anywhere from "0" up to what I feel is appropriate; Of course, if the service AND food were outstanding, I might go as far as 25%.
2007-04-27 13:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by sweet ivy lyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember, the waiter will have to pay 15% of the tip to the IRS. So, if the bill is 42.50 and you tip her/him $4.25, which is about 10% the waiter will have to pay 15% out of that tip. That's a little more sixty cents, which now leaves the waiter about $3.65. A few pennies is a lot to a person working for minimum wage.
2007-04-27 11:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by pj m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tip is calculated from the amount of food and drink, not the tax.
2007-04-27 11:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by JOhn M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea I always tip after the total
2007-04-28 00:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tip at restaurants depending on the service. And I decide how much. I don't think I ever ate at restaurants that are $50.00
2007-04-27 12:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
But your tip will vary according to service from 10 to 20%, so what's the big deal about some pennies?
2007-04-27 11:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by Hal H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i always tip after the total.
2007-04-27 12:08:49 · answer #10 · answered by Xtina W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋