[rjw3000]

Originally Posted by mriff

You are doubling bigger numbers. I'm not that good.

It's easier to me because it does whole numbers, so if the bill is 37.62, would it be easier to figure out 3.76 times 2 or 38 times 2 and then move the decimal? Works easier for me anyway

[rivviepop]

Originally Posted by rjw3000

It's easier to me because it does whole numbers, so if the bill is 37.62, would it be easier to figure out 3.76 times 2 or 38 times 2 and then move the decimal? Works easier for me anyway

That's how I do my math too, I can come up with answers really fast and then have to explain how I pull every math problem apart into pieces that are based on a power, do the powers recombine then and add the leftovers. Once you stop trying to do math the godawful hard way we were taught in *cough*1982*cough* and learn to do it like a puzzle, it's insanely easy and fast. Well, for me at least..

[mriff]

Originally Posted by rjw3000

It's easier to me because it does whole numbers, so if the bill is 37.62, would it be easier to figure out 3.76 times 2 or 38 times 2 and then move the decimal? Works easier for me anyway

So for that amount, I'd get to $3.75 twice in the blink of an eye. Yeah, 38 times two would be quick too. May have to try that a few times rjw.

[ezrunner]

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I just eat at home let my girl cook and serve no tipping involved until weekend then its honey do list

[nimocone]

Haven't tried this one myself, but here's one that's free: GeoTip - Restaurant Tip Calculator for Cell Phones and Blackberry (free download)

Don't forget to tip me...

[Corman]

Originally Posted by iAnalyst

9.75% Here in Colorado.

9.75%!! Where in Colorado do you live! I live in Colorado and my tax in the city is 6.6%. State tax is only 2.9%. Man are you over taxed!

[rambo47]

I just do a rough estimate to get 20% and go from there. Some people say you only tip on the food portion of the bill, but I use the whole enchilada, bar service and all. Traditionally, I over-tip. Especially for good service. I even tip for takeout. And if it's a small bill, like in a diner, then percentages go out the window. $6 bill and good service? I leave $10. Percentages don't mean much with small bills, and if the waiter/waitress worked hard and was attentive, they should be rewarded with something meaningful. It's a tough business to make a living at. That's just my philosophy.

[MooseNYC]

I have to agree that 20% is a standard when I go out. Thats what I use anyways. I just do the math in my head by rounding it out to make things easier.

[rambo47]

Originally Posted by MooseNYC

I have to agree that 20% is a standard when I go out. Thats what I use anyways. I just do the math in my head by rounding it out to make things easier.

Exactly. This ain't exactly rocket science we're talking here.

[LadySunflower]

Hello,
I have a Blackberry 8330. Is there software for a tip calculator?

Thank you

[daphne]

Originally Posted by LadySunflower

Hello,
I have a Blackberry 8330. Is there software for a tip calculator?

Thank you

Read post number 2 above.

[Serpentine009]

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[btdown]

Here's how I roll....
If the service is good, as a general rule, I'll leave 12-15%.
If my gf is NOT with me, and the waitress is hot, she gets what I call "hot" dollars...usually another 5-20%+, regardless of level of service. More if there is an abundance of visible cleavage.

Dudes on the other hand, get the minimum, regardless of level of service.

[alb123]

Originally Posted by rambo47

I just do a rough estimate to get 20% and go from there. Some people say you only tip on the food portion of the bill, but I use the whole enchilada, bar service and all. Traditionally, I over-tip. Especially for good service. I even tip for takeout. And if it's a small bill, like in a diner, then percentages go out the window. $6 bill and good service? I leave $10. Percentages don't mean much with small bills, and if the waiter/waitress worked hard and was attentive, they should be rewarded with something meaningful. It's a tough business to make a living at. That's just my philosophy.

I think we might be twins - I follow the exact same philosophy. Ive had people question why I've lefty such "big tips" on breakfast at a diner. My thought: If I only left the standard 20% on my $10 breakfast, she's making 2 freakin' bucks! 2 bucks?!!?!? I'll leave her a 5 dollar tip. 3 extra dollars doesn't make a difference to me - but if even half her customers did that, it would make a HUGE difference to HER....And trust me, if you do that a few times and visit the same places over and over - the servers remember you and you always get outstanding service.

[dc/dc]

I use even percentages to make the math easy. The minimum I leave is 20% unless the service is absolute garbage.

On large bills (over $100), I usually tip around 30%. I also tip on alcohol.

If I'm just buying alcohol, it is a minimum of a $1 per drink. Drinks over $10 move into the percentages.

[Jadey]

Originally Posted by btdown

Here's how I roll....

If my gf is NOT with me, and the waitress is hot, she gets what I call "hot" dollars...usually another 5-20%+, regardless of level of service. More if there is an abundance of visible cleavage.

There is a part of me that really hopes your gf reads BBF, LOL