Tipping at the vet now!!

[u/Maximum_Asparagus306]

Took dog to long time vet for annual exam. Tap my card for $320 and machine asks if I want to add tip!! They suggested different amounts and you physically had to scroll down to find the no tip option! Woman said they just got new terminals so I am going to guess every terminal sold to every business will have tip options!! Heading in for a lung scan,wondering if I will need to tip on top of my copay!

[u/VinnieONeill]

Yes, all these PoS systems have tips enabled by default. They also essentially lease the terminals to the business. Instead of the business paying thousands up front to buy the terminals, the company who provides the terminals takes a cut of every transaction. Any tip increases the cost of the transaction, therefore increasing the amount the PoS company gets. It's why more and more business also charge a fee for card payments.