Tipping Habits: Generosity, Stinginess, and Controversy

Data from point-of-sale and management system company Toast reveals that tipping trends in the United States have little correlation with a state's overall wealth. California, Washington, New York, and New Jersey, despite being high-earning states, were found to have some of the worst tippers. On the other hand, West Virginia and Kentucky, despite being less affluent, were among the best tippers. Delaware is the most generous state for tipping, while Texas, Hawaii, New York, and others tip the least. States with higher minimum wages for restaurant workers tended to rank lower in generosity. The data analysis covered credit or digital payments at quick-service food orders and full-service restaurants, excluding cash tips.