Originally Posted by
Sam - DFW
i've read 217 posts now, and i want to add a few more points - although this seems to be getting off topic:
1. when i first was introduced to tipping by my parents, i was told to double the tax. that works to include pre-tax and gets you around 15% - 19%. i think i will go back to that instead of 20% on the total. i am surprised no one mentioned this since it seems to be fairly common.
I've heard the reference @ tax as well... but doesn't work so well in my state (for the server at least)
I was actually stunned when I first started traveling outside of Alaska... since sales tax up here is a foreign concept- No State Sales/Income tax ; ANC- none; other places 3-6%...
I am very frugal though, being on a limited income & dealing with sales tax. I tend to go to inexpensive restaurants, and depending on service the tip is between 10-15%... I have yet to experience the 'extraordinary' service described, but would increase that amount if warranted...