Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9841574)

Of course it is, but there is currently no way to pass that on without having to change ADVERTISED prices. There is a big difference in perception for some people when it comes to a $2 beer and a $2.25 beer. All fine and dandy when you have a level playing field but now with the new craptastic system restaurants get a clear edge because everyone EXPECTS taxes on the bill there.



Imagine bartending and a guy orders a $2 Bud. He stuffs a dollar in the tip jar and hands you $2.. you gonna say "hey it's $2.16 with tax, gonna need 16 cents man." What a complete cluster****.

Your only choice is to take it in the ass and lose a couple grand a month OR raise prices overtly OR this solution which is to add the 8.25% sales tax to CC tabs because then it's seemless.

The ONLY drawback would be customer reactions to seeing the sales tax on the tab. I figure 80% of us are so trained to see sales tax that most wouldn't even notice.

Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9841574)

Of course it is, but there is currently no way to pass that on without having to change ADVERTISED prices. There is a big difference in perception for some people when it comes to a $2 beer and a $2.25 beer. All fine and dandy when you have a level playing field but now with the new craptastic system restaurants get a clear edge because everyone EXPECTS taxes on the bill there.

Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9841583)

who the hell tips a buck for a $2 tab?

Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9841583)

who the hell tips a buck for a $2 tab?

Originally Posted by Raiderhader (Post 9841593)

I never tip less than a dollar. But, I also used to be a bartender.

Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9841594)

$1 is minimum tip per drink!

Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9841595)

haha you just beat me to this.

Originally Posted by Raiderhader (Post 9841590)

Advertised prices get changed all the time. It really isn't that big of a deal.

Originally Posted by Raiderhader (Post 9841590)

I not only always told my customers what the total was, the vast majority of the time I would put a ticket in front of them as well. That is all you have to do. Don't give someone one the option of deciding what they think the price might be, tell them when you hand them the drink. Again, not a big issue.

Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9841598)

I round up to the next dollar from 50 cents up. Other than that I only tip 20%

Also, since when is there a minimum tip per drink? Is this just your opinion on this?

Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9841598)

I round up to the next dollar from 50 cents up. Other than that I only tip 20%

Also, since when is there a minimum tip per drink? Is this just your opinion on this?

Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9841611)

Not sure if it's just my opinion.. I know that is what everyone who is anywhere involved in the industry feels. Since I have a ton of friends in the industry my perspective may be slanted.

Originally Posted by AustinChief (Post 9841605)

For you and your fancy pants bars maybe! Some of the dives I go to would see mass revolts every time prices change.

Originally Posted by Raiderhader (Post 9841572)

But, all of a merchant's dealings with their vendors involve you. The more a vendor charges, they more you are going to get charged. That is just simple math and a necessary business requirement.

Originally Posted by Guru (Post 9841617)

I have never heard of a minimum tip per drink. I definitely would not tip a dollar for a drink though.

I follow standard tipping. Basic service 15% noticeably good service 20%. GREAT service 25%. If you are just handing me a beer that is basic expected service. Of course, I rarely sit at the bar so there is that.