Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2132755)

The 3.75 percent fee would be about double what I paid when I owned a retail business. But, I don't know what the current bank fees are. It seems too high though. Their online menu doesn't seem to say anything about the fee. Also, I wonder if they are able to distinguish between a credit card and a debit card in all cases.

Originally Posted by banjobob (Post 2132886)

All credit card companies charge the merchant fees for using their card, if the merchan.t passes these charges on it should be noted on your bill . The fee is based on the merchants volume of sales , higher sales lower fee .

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2132906)

Considering they now “for our convenience” suggest a minimum tip of 18%, have increased the meal cost and in some cases reduced the meal quality and selection, might as well do more cooking at home.

Originally Posted by capecoralbill (Post 2133383)

Yes, hidden/camouflaged fees everywhere, need a lawyer just to understand the bill. I also am not happy about many tips starting at 18 %.

I wonder if all this extra income is reported to the IRS?

Originally Posted by capecoralbill (Post 2133383)

Yes, hidden/camouflaged fees everywhere, need a lawyer just to understand the bill. I also am not happy about many tips starting at 18 %.

I wonder if all this extra income is reported to the IRS?

Originally Posted by Keefelane66 (Post 2133394)

Tipping has got out of hand we consider it a plate delivery fee. Just because prices are inflated doesn't mean an automatic increase.
If the restaurant is imposing up to 3.75 cc fee along with meal tax7% we deduct the total and tip on meals not fees and taxes. We tip on service provided by waiter/waitress not necessarily an automatic 18%

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2133400)

Whether the server delivers a $10 burger or a $30 steak, the effort for the server is the same, therefore the tips should be the same.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2133400)

Last sentence does not match previous sentence, "tip on meals". Tip sould be calculated on pre-tax and fees total, if you tip on meals.
My point about tipping relation to the cost of the meal is that it makes no sense. Whether the server delivers a $10 burger or a $30 steak, the effort for the server is the same, therefore the tips should be the same.

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2133409)

Agree, that's why I go to McDonalds, order my 2 sausages McMuffin, a senior coffee,
sit outside and watch people.

No tipping, I can pick up my own meal, takes a couple minutes, and get a pleasant
smile with "Thank You Sir, have a great day".

Now life doesn't get any better than that. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by MrFlorida (Post 2133406)

One of my friends was complaining that while paying cash, the waiter came back and said they don't have change....go figure.

Originally Posted by Mrs.Guy (Post 2133410)

TIPPING IS A CITY IN CHINA! ;)

Originally Posted by pauld315 (Post 2133363)

Or, they could just raise their prices by 4% to cover the cost. Of course, that means that even those that pay cash would pay more.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2132727)

Interesting. The credit card fee seems to violate this Florida law.

Update: Although this Florida law is still current, a Federal court ruled that it is unconstitutional. So, it may be legal to charge the fee. Go figure.

Fla. Stat. §501.0117

(1) A seller or lessor in a sales or lease transaction may not impose a surcharge on the buyer or lessee for electing to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means, if the seller or lessor accepts payment by credit card. A surcharge is any additional amount imposed at the time of a sale or lease transaction by the seller or lessor that increases the charge to the buyer or lessee for the privilege of using a credit card to make payment. Charges imposed pursuant to approved state or federal tariffs are not considered to be a surcharge, and charges made under such tariffs are exempt from this section. A convenience fee imposed upon a student or family paying tuition, fees, or other student account charges by credit card to a William L. Boyd, IV, Florida resident access grant eligible institution, as defined in §1009.89, or to a private school, as defined in §1002.01, is not considered to be a surcharge and is exempt from this section if the amount of the convenience fee does not exceed the total cost charged by the credit card company to the institution. The term “credit card” includes those cards for which unpaid balances are payable on demand. This section does not apply to the offering of a discount for the purpose of inducing payment by cash, check, or other means not involving the use of a credit card, if the discount is offered to all prospective customers.

(2) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in §775.082 or §775.083.

Originally Posted by DDToto41 (Post 2133436)

The state will charge you 3% if you wanted to use a credit card or a debit card. And they have been doing it since I came in 2005.