Originally Posted by
JumboJim
Having just got back from NYC last week, a lot of receipts suggest an 18% gratuity. 20% is easier to work away from. It used to be a case of doubling the tax but not sure if that works anymore.
tax in NYC is 8.875% or 9% so 2xing the tax is still OK in my book if a person doesnt mind giving an 18% tip, which I think is way too high. and remember when figuring it out it shouldnt include the price of the tolls or taxes, so on a $41 fare Id say $6-8 (15-20%) is way enough giving $10 is giving a 25% tip!