lo_pak

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Make sure that doesn't take into account the raw material cost increase and labour cost increase in the discussion. Otherwise it's just meaningless...

lo_pak

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HST got more to do on the revenue (customer) side because general public don't dine out that much after HST...

For example, on a $100 set dinner for 4,

1) in the old days: $100 + $5 (5% PST) + $10.5 (Tips, people 'used to' pay 10% tips for the lumpsum after PST) = $115.50

2) nowadays: $100 + $12 (12% HST) + $10.0  (Tips, people pay 10% tips for the net amount before tax) = $122.00

Net result: Government gets $7 from the meal, but to the server, $0.50 less tips. For customers, $6.50 more anyway -> decrease frequency/incentive dining out...

P.S. - for case 2, some customers will choose to pay: $100 + $12 (12% HST) + $3.50 (Tips - only 3.5% tips before tax!!) = $115.50... which is retarded...