Originally Posted by
Mitsu3000gt
If you're going back soon, just request the same server, make a joke out of it at the start, and give them double the tip when you're done.
If you aren't going back anytime soon, then I'd go back down there and offer what you intended to give as it was an honest mistake. They will be very appreciative I'm sure.
The server isn't dumb, they probably know it was a mistake if it was say $0.04 instead of $40.00 or whatever, especially if your intended amount was an even percentage (15%, 20%, 25%, etc.)
I have a similar story as well but the opposite scenario - we were out with some people who accidentally tipped too much, and they chased down the server asking for a refund....for $5.00. We don't hang out with them anymore for other reasons, but that was really surprising to see and the server was stunned.