Literally never heard of Richmond CA. Maybe it is known to West Coasters?

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Yeah, I've had to do that a lot too

Hahaha I did not notice that. Not offended, but amused

The other day I was forced to back out of a preselected 20% tip and manually enter 0 when I bought a retail item, while the clerk watched me.

Which is interesting, bc we are taxed at about double the rate of most places, at least downtown.

I went to LA recently and was shocked to see the tax at restaurants was pretty standard. Eating in Richmond has made me think 15% tax is normal lol.

I don’t personally have experience with the school, but VDOE’s school quality profile might be a good place to start. They’re available for every school in the Commonwealth.

Lotta money here

Maybe it’s because I recently watched it but this gives me Repo Man vibes

The rounding up of the total for a pretty number is where I draw the line, math-wise. I’m barely able to do the other math 🤣

In your $13.57 scenario I would just round up to $15, divide by 5 to get $3 for a tip, and the total would be $16.57. Bam, math done.

But then again I’m also the type who doesn’t round up @ the gas pump either. Very few other transactions are round numbers so 🤷🏼‍♀️

I do my method then round up the total to make a pretty number.

13.57 becomes 2.714 which then goes to 2.93 because $16.50 is prettier than $16.28

I don't know which is easier on the servers/restaurants, though. Easy number tips or easy number totals. I only ever have my cards...

It looks nice on your statements having pretty numbers.

I get what you are saying, but no one is 'forcing' you to do anything.

I round to the nearest 5th & then divide by 5

Dammit Richmond, VA was first!

Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri?

If I was crazy enough to attempt to run a counter service establishment I think I would do a wage with monthly 15% revenue share.

Is the person behind the counter expecting 20% in the room with us right now?

A quick google shows that there are 45 Richmonds in the US.

Yea I feel you. I served for quite a few years and do delivery now in a good area. It's Okay but the good tips even out the bad

I always just do 20% because it’s easier to calculate in my head

Damn, I don’t listen to radio much except just for the news section of Elliot in the am. They did a little segment on the best cities for tips this morning.

I actually don't know the last time I listened to the radio. Found it on Twitter

Never realized people just didn’t do 10% then double it. Dividing by 5 is wild haha

You totally heard about this on Elliot in the morning didn’t you?

I was a server for 3 years and did delivery driving for a couple years. People don’t tip that great here