Taxi Fare etiquette, can someone tell me if I did something wrong?

Taxi Fare etiquette, can someone tell me if I did something wrong?
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I think $10 is adequate on a $7.75 bill but I would have asked why he’s charging $10 when the meter says $7.75. There was probably some extra charge for stops or baggage but I would have asked. $2 tip on less than $10 is fine.
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