Restaurant service fees

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As an aside sales tax in NV is getting pricey, over 8% is a lot, I didn't even know there were States above the 7s now (especially if local cities are allowed to add their own on top of it, if they add the standard 2-4% range you are talking double digits sales tax).

It is a little bit more understandable in states like Nevada that have no income tax. Sales tax allows the tourists to supplement the locals.

9.75% in most of Tennessee. (of course, no State Income tax).

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Five states do not have statewide sales taxes: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Of these, Alaska allows localities to charge local sales taxes.[1]

The five states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Louisiana (9.55 percent), Tennessee (9.547 percent), Arkansas (9.48 percent), Washington (9.29 percent), and Alabama (9.22 percent). The five states with the lowest average combined rates are Alaska (1.76 percent), Hawaii (4.44 percent), Wyoming (5.36 percent), Wisconsin (5.43 percent), and Maine (5.50 percent).
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When I retired and was figuring out where we wanted to live (anywhere but Jersey) I went to TF as one of many factors in the decision. Just cashed a check from the state--they had run such a surplus that they refunded everyone's state income tax. (within reason. There was a cutoff) Yeah, that was never gonna happen in Jersey.

The sales tax in Tucson is 11.1%

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Quote: JohnnyQ

Also, what does BAR DOUBLE mean ?
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The woman I ate with can never order anything straight off a menu, especially drinks. There is always something special she wants added and/or removed. I would imagine that was a fee or some special request she had, but I don't recall what it was.

Axelwolf may be of more help with your question.
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I don't know, I just assume it means 2 shots instead of one, not sure why it says Bar other than the fact that it came from the bar. I know what double means, Tripple means, and proof means, neat means, straight up means, back means, chaser means, well, means, rocks. I know the basic categories, brand names, and alcohol content. and that's about it. I would probably struggle to know what each category is made of. I couldn't tell you what's in 95% of mixed drinks.

I wouldn't order a Margarita, I'm not into girly drinks(yes, it's a girl's drink to me). Most wine sucks and expensive liquor isn't worthwhile, most of it sucks as well. I wouldn't take a free expensive shot over a free cheap spiced rum. Perhaps, just to try something new, but the chances are I wouldn't care for it. I dislike most whisky, bourbon, tequila, unflavored Vodka, and scotch.

I have been comped that expensive private edition Captain Morgans and it's not as good as regular old Captain.

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I recently enjoyed a lunch at the Mona Rosa (pink monkey) in downtown Las Vegas, where I have been several times before. The name and ownership recently changed, but it seemed much the same to me. All went well until I noticed a 5% service fee added to the check. Although the service was quite good, I deducted the 5% from what I was intended to tip, so about 12%. I left cash in the folder, so don't know how my waitresses felt about it.

I post this to warn others about surprise service fees as well as to ask what you would have done in my shoes. The question for the forum is how much of a tip adjustment would you have made based on the 5% service fee?
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1st, off I wouldn't have even noticed.
2nd, it's too little of an amount to even worry about.

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Quote: Wizard

I recently enjoyed a lunch at the Mona Rosa (pink monkey) in downtown Las Vegas, where I have been several times before. The name and ownership recently changed, but it seemed much the same to me. All went well until I noticed a 5% service fee added to the check. Although the service was quite good, I deducted the 5% from what I was intended to tip, so about 12%. I left cash in the folder, so don't know how my waitresses felt about it.

I post this to warn others about surprise service fees as well as to ask what you would have done in my shoes. The question for the forum is how much of a tip adjustment would you have made based on the 5% service fee?
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1st, off I wouldn't have even noticed.
2nd, it's too little of an amount to even worry about.
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it's the principle that matters... the nickle and diming

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Quote: JohnnyQ

Also, what does BAR DOUBLE mean ?

I assumed a "Bar Double" was a double shot of "Bar" liquor which I assumed to mean a "well" liquor as opposed to a "call" liquor. I have been involved in the bar business for over 20 years and never heard the term "Bar Double".

Quote: JohnnyQ

Also, what does BAR DOUBLE mean ?

Looks like someone ordered a double drink so the price goes up but does not totally double.