Guten Abend, Everyone:
This question is asked for Berlin, Potsdam, and Dresden. What is the VAT or "sales tax" when you sit down and buy food in a restaurant? Is it 19 percent?
I ask this because I know the hotels add 7% for VAT and also the 5% Berlin City tax, for a total of roughly 12%. I noticed one of the hotels indicated that VAT on food and beverage is 19%.
When I look at a menu in Germany and it shows the cost, let us say, of 20 Euros, would I plan that the final bill will show 20 Euros plus 19%. I know that the 20 Euros would NOT include my tip of roughly 5 to 10%, depending on quality of service.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Danke.