I was a patron at this restaurant for lunch today and was taken aback at the way cash is handled at this location.
My bill totaled $10.83 and I paid $20 cash. I received $9.00 change. When I asked about the rest of my change, 17 cents, the server said "it goes to the house". I then spoke to the manager who told me that the servers round up or down when there is change involved on a check. So, my 17 cents went to help pay someone else's bill, who didn't have to pay the less than 50 cents on their bill.
The server said I could have the change if I wanted it and then abruptly placed in on the table when I asked for it.
The manager said many establishments handle cash this way however, I have never heard of it and can't believe it's legal.
I won't return to this restaurant.