• Emerald@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

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    A receipt from a restaurant. A white circle was marked up on the photo and inside reads the text

    18% Service Charge (18.00%)

    $17.22


    The full receipt text shown is as follows.

    Ordered: 11/11/23 6:31 PM

    GARLIC BREAD $4.90

    2 KIDS SHELLS $32.50

    FUSILLI $20.75

    CANNOLI $11.00

    LEMONADE $6.00

    DRIP COFFEE $4.50

    2 DRAFT BEER $12.00

    CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE $4.00

    18% Service Charge (18.00%)

    $17.22


    Subtotal $112.87

    Tax $10.73

    Total $123.60


    Cash -$123.60

    Amount Due $0.00

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    Suggested Tip:

    8%: (Tip $7.65 Total $131.25)

    10%: (Tip $9.56 Total $133.16)

    12%: (Tip $11.48 Total $135.08)

    15%: (Tip $14.35 Total $137.95)

    Tip percentages are based on the check price before discounts and taxes.

    The service charge is not a tip or gratuity, and is an added fee controlled by the restaurant that helps facilitate a higher living base wage for all of our employees. Please scan the QR code at the top of the receipt for additional information, or speak with a manager.


    • WhipTheLlama@lemmy.world
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      [The service charge is] an added fee controlled by the restaurant that helps facilitate a higher living base wage

      Great! I don’t need to tip because they already pay their employees a fair wage.