Applebee's Kiosk Tip Calculation Sparks Controversy Over After-Tax Gratuity
A viral TikTok video highlights a dispute over Applebee's suggested tip calculation, which appears to be based on the after-tax total rather than the pre-tax subtotal. A customer noted that the kiosk suggested an $11.30 tip on a $49.49 bill, whereas a standard 20% tip on the subtotal would be $9.90. The discrepancy arises because the kiosk calculates gratuity on the $56.50 after-tax total. Industry experts argue that tips should be based on pre-tax amounts and emphasize the need for transparency in how suggested gratuities are calculated.
