A woman was just trying to pay her $158 Dave & Buster’s bill when she noticed something… off. Pulling out her phone, she started filming the checkout screen as the numbers didn’t seem to add up.
“So the bill is $158 and this is 20%,” she says. Then she does the math herself: $158 × 0.2 = $31.60. But the screen? It showed $44.38.
She points back at the screen, clearly confused. “Hmm… and now they’re saying $20 is 9%?”
Her video quickly raises a question we’ve all wondered about at some point: are digital tip screens inflating numbers just a little, knowing most people won’t check? Or is this just a glitch?
Either way, the clip is a reminder that it’s probably a good idea to double-check those tip percentages — especially when screens are doing the math for you. After all, a small difference on a $158 bill can add up fast.
It’s simple: don’t just tap, take a second, maybe grab your phone calculator, and make sure the numbers match. Your wallet will thank you.
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