tipping in the usa

whats the usual amount to tip in restaurants in the usa?

tipping in the usa

15-20 percent before tax.

tipping in the usa

Fifteen to twenty percent.

Good point by Eileen. I always base my tips on the pre-tax total (the actual cost of the food ordered).

thanks for that. ill base it on the pre tax cost as well. wouldnt have thought of doing that before.

It actualy doesn%26#39;t make much of a difference, pre or post tax. Since the tax rate is only 5%, the difference becomes rounding error.

You can also do three times the tax. That%26#39;ll give you a rough idea.

May I suggest instead 20% - 2 X 10% - is a much more reasonable first ';cut';. And it%26#39;s so easy!

yes thanks for that. ill just round it off at 20%. much easier and quicker in the long run.