It isn’t to be mistaken with the bill. The receipt is issued after the customer pays their bill and serves as proof of payment. Restaurant receipts must include a line for customers to hand-write in a tip for the staff.
What to Include
- Coupons applied (if applicable);
- Date and time of sale;
- Discounts (if applicable);
- List of purchased food items and their associated prices;
- Order or table number;
- Payment method (cash, check, credit card, phone number);
- Restaurant name, address, and phone number;
- Server name;
- Subtotal;
- Tax rate (if applicable);
- Total tax due (if applicable);
- Total amount due;
- Tip; and
- Total amount paid.