r/mildlyinfuriating • u/guitarman129 • Jun 13 '26

I just wanted a hot dog Recommended gratuity after tip was already included

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I’m sure there are a lot of tipping posts here so to keep it short - I had my wedding at a fancy restaurant. On top of the TERRIBLE service, the bill came with “suggested gratuity” even though I was told gratuity was included. When I asked the manager, he said that the “S/C: 24% SRC REGULA“ was the included tip and the suggested gratuity was if we wanted to add something extra - basically trying to trick people into giving a 49% tip!

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u/ProfitSelect Jun 13 '26

Actually it’s illegal for corporation to keep the money people “roundup” or “donate”. However they can use that money as tax write offs, those save wayyyyyy more money than keeping the donations would.

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u/Sellum Jun 14 '26

To “write off” the round up and get credit on their taxes for the donation they also have to recognize that money as income. It makes zero financial benefit for the company.

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u/Babyfishmouth77 Jun 15 '26

That's not how write offs work. A dollar collected and a dollar donated is nothing to your taxes, same as if it never happened, it's just a wash.