My brother and I are in a dispute regarding which amount to tip off on the check at a restaurant. I've always calculated my tip on the taxed total of the check. My brother contends that servers are not taxed on the tax and therefore should not receive tip off the taxed amount. As a result, his 20% is quite a bit less than my 20%. Who is correct?
2007-12-14 05:56:16 · 12 answers · asked by Tam 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
20% of the total - even if they're not taxed on the tax, they work for tips, not a salary
2007-12-14 05:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by AT6381 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For Christ Sake, do you carry a calculator around when you go out to eat? The difference of tax vs no tax is NOT that great.
I leave 20% of the Grand total, then rounded off to even dollars. Change is Really Tacky. What would you leave for a bill of $46.77? I would leave $10.00
2007-12-14 07:09:49 · answer #2 · answered by vinny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually tip 20% of the total bill and my husband tips 20% of the bill before taxes and adds on a dollar or more depending on the total. We tip a little more for great service and a little less for poorer service. I think it comes down to personal preference.
2007-12-14 06:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pre-tax or post-tax?
This is a common question. Tips may be calculated pre-tax, but many people just use the total bill.
2007-12-14 06:01:04 · answer #4 · answered by envi23 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have to understand what a tip actually is. It is a gratuity that you do not have to pay. It is offered for excellent service, not some one just doing their job. With that being said, if you are to tip, tip using the total bill including tax.
2007-12-14 06:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by badbender001 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i say tip off the taxed check..
my sister is a waitress and you should be aware that waitress usually make minimum wage, if not a little bit over. so the tips that they recieve are their salary..
be generous.
give 20% from the taxed cost..
2007-12-14 06:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by BUBBL3Z <33 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The tip is based upon the SERVICE you receive, not on taxes and should be based upon the amount before the tax is added.
2007-12-14 06:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I tip off of the total of the check.
2007-12-14 06:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by Mr.B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I tip 20% of the whole check.
2007-12-14 06:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by :) 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the total amount before the tax is added
2007-12-14 06:19:18 · answer #10 · answered by Magick Kitty 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋