#1
Apr 24, 2024Hi all,
I am trying to figure the amount of a restaurant gift card for a relative going to NYC; I believe there is city and state taxes in restaurants, am I correct ? It will not be take-away.
What is the overall tax rate ?
If the listed prix fixe menu is 80 USD, what is it after tax ?
Many thanks !
J-
I am trying to figure the amount of a restaurant gift card for a relative going to NYC; I believe there is city and state taxes in restaurants, am I correct ? It will not be take-away.
What is the overall tax rate ?
If the listed prix fixe menu is 80 USD, what is it after tax ?
Many thanks !
J-
#3
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There is no "restaurant" tax, per se, but the general sales tax applies to restaurant meals, as well as take-out meals. The current combined state and New York City sales tax rate is 8 7/8% (8.875%).
There is no "restaurant" tax, per se, but the general sales tax applies to restaurant meals, as well as take-out meals. The current combined state and New York City sales tax rate is 8 7/8% (8.875%).
#4
Landing Gear , Aug 6, 2011 1:03 pm
Both of the above comments were correct, but also left you to do the math. 
Sub Total. . . . . . . . .$80.00
+sales tax 8.875%. . . . 7.10
Total:. . . . . . . . . . . $87.10
Note that this figure does not include the tip. Tipping is the subject of much dispute in this forum, to put it mildly.
Sub Total. . . . . . . . .$80.00
+sales tax 8.875%. . . . 7.10
Total:. . . . . . . . . . . $87.10
Note that this figure does not include the tip. Tipping is the subject of much dispute in this forum, to put it mildly.
#6
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We don't nearly tip as often on this side of the Atlantic.
Cheers,
J-
In NYC it's pretty typical to add 20% to the pre-tax total of a bill for a tip, although like LandingGear said, there is no precise standard.Originally Posted by JudgeJ
Thanks all for the help - and for the reminder about the tip We don't nearly tip as often on this side of the Atlantic.
Cheers,
J-
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sportsguymichael , Aug 8, 2011 7:19 pm
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We don't nearly tip as often on this side of the Atlantic.
Cheers,
J-
Many people just double the tax in New York City to leave a tip.Originally Posted by JudgeJ
Thanks all for the help - and for the reminder about the tip We don't nearly tip as often on this side of the Atlantic.
Cheers,
J-
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It's also pretty typical to add 15% to the pre-tax total of a bill for a tip. No one's going to bat an eye. Originally Posted by themicah
In NYC it's pretty typical to add 20% to the pre-tax total of a bill for a tip, although like LandingGear said, there is no precise standard.
#9
cestmoi123 , Aug 9, 2011 7:24 pm
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Or add 20% to the post-tax total, for that matter. Originally Posted by nerd
It's also pretty typical to add 15% to the pre-tax total of a bill for a tip. No one's going to bat an eye.
Bottom line, tipping less than 15% of the pre-tax total would be a "I wasn't happy with something" tip. Tipping more than 20% of the post-tax would be a "I really really liked my waiter" tip. In between, there be dragons.
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That is EXACTLY what we do unless the service were superior or inferior.Originally Posted by sportsguymichael
Many people just double the tax in New York City to leave a tip.
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I've seen some receipts where the sales tax doesn't include alcohol (not sure if the alcohol already has taxes included or what). So if you had $80 worth of food and a $40 bottle of wine, the tax might only be about $7 and doubling it would yield a roughly 12% tip on the pre-tax total.Originally Posted by Analise
That is EXACTLY what we do unless the service were superior or inferior.
Does anybody know what's up with that?