The stats are meaningless. It's only from Square and based on all tip-enabled transactions.
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The data was gathered from transactions made using Square's mobile payment technology, and covered retail services that give a tip option to customers, including restaurants, taxis, spas, hairdressers and bars. It also included those offering personal services such as private fitness instruction and massage services.
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In Calgary, the only time I've seen Square payment is at "mobile" businesses eg vendors at festivals, one appliance repair guy. Virtually all restaurants and bars use the banks. If the stats came from Moneris I'd be more likely to believe the results.