Originally Posted by
ysolde
I don't think you should tip on the tax, but I could be wrong.
As with a choice of aiming for 15% or aiming for 20%, tipping on the pretax or the after tax is fine either way.
Originally Posted by
flitcraft
Ralph, I suspect that you are just a cheapskate that doesn't mind taking money from those who serve you as long as you get to save a few dollars.
I suspect like many folks online, he talks a grumpier game would describe his actions in person.
Originally Posted by
MaraJadeC
Yes, I agree it is unfair to be forced to give a tip to a service that does not deserve it. Tips should always be voluntary, if not then at least deserved.
Tipping sucks. OTOH, unless you're going to open a restaurant and have all the service staff on salary, there's nothing much you can do about it.