The Jazz Kitchen Bill Cluster Fornication

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Not related to the incident, since I wasn't there, but since we're talking about good strategies for making sure sufficient tips are given:

My personal rule in groups is to take the raw cost of my food and add 25%. It's the easiest amount to figure, and covers tax as well as a higher than 15% tip, regardless of which county you're in. And then most of the time I'll round up to the nearest dollar.

Actually, especially in LA county, 25% means just about right on a 15% tip now, with the latest sales tax increase.