Money
Currency
US Dollar (US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
| US$1 = "Susan B. Anthony " 50 cents = "half-dollar" 25 cents = "quarter" 10 cents = "dime" 5 cents = "nickel" 1 cents = "penny" |
Creditcards
Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the USA, including American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services that may be available. Visitors are advised to carry at least one major credit card, as it is common to request prepayment or a credit card imprint for hotel rooms and car hire.
Tipping
Because a tip is an aknowledgement of a service redered, the size of the tip depends ultimately on your opinion of the quality of the service. However, assuming that the service performed was at least adequate, and that no service charge has already been includedin your bill, you should tip about 15 percent in restaurants and for room service. Porters and doormen who help with your bags should get 50 cents to a dollar per bag, depending on the size and weight. Taxi drivers will expect a tip of 10 to 15 percent. Most hotel rooms come with an envelopewith advice on how much to tip the chambermaids.
Remember that almost everyone employed in a service industry in Florida is on the minimum wage and so they rely heavily on, and work hard at earning their tips.
