Tipping in Germany is a direct gesture rather than a percentage calculated on the receipt. It is handed to the server, not left on the table.
Rounding the total up, or adding roughly 5-10%, is standard for a sit-down meal with table service.
When paying by card, tell the server the total amount you want to pay, including the tip, before they process the payment — this is the usual way tips are added on a card in Germany.
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