Responding to the thread I think it all depends on your finances and your goals. If im going to a place I never been to before and its a ymmv im bringing $40.
Now that $40 will consist of one $20, bill, one $10 bill, and two $5 bill. Why? Let's say I don't get an HJ if it's an average, regular massage, I'll tip minimum wage here in NY is $15. If it's a crappy massage like with no effort or very rough or if I don't get a full body massage I'm tipping $10. If I get a good massage or even some teasing and if I like the vibe with that person I'll give them $20. Now if I get an HJ ok i'll give $40. =D
I do the same thing with the denominations. How many mongers get stuck in that no-man's land of 40's-not-enough and 60's-too-much.
My sessions are usually at standard amps, but I expect a lot more tug than rub and a lot of roaming. So I've always got 5's. It might seem like splitting hairs but sometimes it fits.
The session might be near the end, and I'm thinking she earned 70. Then she'll do something that I think deserves more, but not 10 more. I give her 75. Adding that five is nice. If you don't have 5's, I'd have paid 70 and felt cheap or pay 80 and feel like I kinda overtipped. If you want to give her 75 but only have 10's and higher, the only option is to ask for change, and that looks cheap if you're breaking a bill to tip her only an extra 5.
I also like to have 5's to tip whoever I choose. I've already gone to new places where MMS will send in girl after girl, and I've refused them. I used to feel like real douche walking out in that situation. So now I have tips ready.
I'll usually give 5 to any girl I refuse. You.migbt scoff at 5, but what's nicer: 5 or 0? She gets 5 for presenting herself to me for 10 seconds. I think that's fair. If MMS sent in two girls, I'll give her 5 or 10, depending on certain factors. If she sent in 3, then I tip her 10 or 15. If she sent in 4, then 15 or 20.
It's not only a nice thing to do, it keeps you on good terms when you go back in a few months to see the new talent.