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Old 06-16-2003, 05:05 PM
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Originally posted by AlphaFrog
Most tax ranges from 7% to 10% so figure you're always safe doubling the tax....plus areas of higher tax probably also have a higher standard of living, therfore should be given more anyway...
That wouldn't work here in Connecticut - the tax is 6%, and 12% is too low a tip unless the service is really awful. If you're going to calculate your tip based on the tax - know the tax rate. (Right, Cream? )

OP, sorry you got a bad tip.
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