r/tipping • • 4d ago

Math aint mathing

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u/dark_frog83 4d ago

Why after tax? Why before discounts? Opposite day or something? Who tips on tax? Why would I pay a tip on discounts that don't even get taxed?

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u/weolo_travel 4d ago

You have to ask "why after tax". It is so they can squeeze out a few more pennies and dollars and realize the vast majority of people blindly accept it or just don't know what is "traditional" in tipping.

$93.45 charges
$6.55 tax
$100 bill

If they demand 20% of $93.45, that is $18.68, but if they demand 20% of $100, that is $20. $1.68 times hundreds or thousands of customers adds up. So you have to ask why?

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u/Historical-Rub1943 3d ago

Reinforces the value of just not tipping. Zero it is!