[Eagle of Liberty]

A party of 20 had a check of $34.93? Can you have a party of 20 that wants separate checks and the computer still add on the 18% automatically?

[mmichaels1970]

Can you have a party of 20 that wants separate checks and the computer still add on the 18% automatically?

Yes. The computer can track multiple checks issued to one party. It still adds up the total number of diners in that party.

I think a good hypothetical is meeting up with your buddies at a local sports bar for a fantasy baseball draft. People may sort of come and go and many separate checks may be issued. However, the servers are working the overall large party throughout.

When I think about it, the separate checks issue is actually probably a pretty good justification for the auto-added gratuity. I've been with groups of 10 before where almost everybody but me decided to stick the server when they were done. I felt awful and reached into my own pocket to try to make up at least some of the difference.