How do you tip at restaurants?

Hopefully this does not sound like a rant. I'm actually curious...

I've served tables in St. Louis and LA and both places had people who seemed to think that a 10% tip is okay (because they'll look you in the eye and smile and say thanks as they leave) or that $5 is the universal good tip for any bill under $100, or that $10 is good for any bill over $100.


So to the people who tip this way when service is good, were you raised and taught to tip this way, or was it a decision you came to on your own?

Keep in mind that I'm wondering about people who tip this way for good service. An answer that says For bad service, I tip that way doesn't help me. I'm talking about for good service.
 
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