Tip Calculator
Free tip calculator. Work out the tip and split the bill between friends instantly — perfect for restaurants and delivery.
Bill details
Each person pays
$50.15
includes $7.65 tip
Tip amount
$15.30
Total with tip
$100.30
Tipping in the United States is not optional in most service settings — restaurant servers are paid a sub-minimum "tipped wage" as low as $2.13 an hour federally, with tips expected to make up the difference. This calculator works out the tip and splits the bill instantly, so nobody has to do arithmetic at the table.
Enter the bill, choose a percentage, and set how many people are sharing. The per-person total updates as you type.
How to use the Tip Calculator
Enter the bill amount
Use the pre-tax subtotal if you prefer to tip on that; either convention is accepted in the US.
Choose a tip percentage
Tap a preset for 15%, 18%, 20% or 25%, or type your own.
Set the number of people
The bill, tip and total are divided evenly across the group.
Read the totals
You get the tip amount, the grand total, and the amount each person owes.
What to tip in the United States
| Service | Customary tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurant, sit-down | 18%–20% (15% for adequate service) |
| Bartender | $1–$2 per drink, or 18%–20% of the tab |
| Food delivery | 15%–20%, minimum $5 |
| Coffee shop counter | Optional — $1 or rounding up |
| Taxi or rideshare | 10%–20% |
| Hairdresser or barber | 15%–20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–$5 per night, left daily |
| Hotel bellhop | $2 per bag |
| Movers | $20–$50 per mover for a full day |
Should you tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Either is acceptable, and the difference is small. On a $100 bill in a state with 8% sales tax, tipping 20% pre-tax is $20 and post-tax is $21.60. Etiquette guides traditionally say pre-tax; most card terminals calculate suggested tips on the post-tax total.
Never tip on a bill that already includes an automatic gratuity. US restaurants commonly add 18%–20% for parties of six or more — check the itemised bill for a "service charge" or "gratuity" line before adding more.
Quick mental shortcuts
- 20% — move the decimal one place left, then double it. $86.40 → $8.64 → $17.28.
- 15% — take 10%, then add half of it. $86.40 → $8.64 + $4.32 = $12.96.
- 18% — take 20% and subtract a tenth of that. $17.28 − $1.73 = $15.55.
- Rounding up to the nearest dollar makes splitting the bill far easier and costs almost nothing.
Splitting a bill fairly
An even split is simplest and works when everyone ordered comparably. When one person had a $70 steak and another a $14 salad, splitting by item is fairer — total each person’s items, then apply the same tip percentage and their share of the tax to each.
If the group is paying on separate cards, tell the server before ordering. Splitting a closed cheque afterwards is slow and, in some point-of-sale systems, not possible at all.
Tipping outside the United States
- Japan and South Korea — tipping is not practised and can cause genuine discomfort.
- Most of Europe — service is included; rounding up or leaving 5%–10% for good service is normal, not expected.
- United Kingdom — 10%–12.5% in restaurants, often already added as a service charge. Not customary in pubs.
- Australia and New Zealand — staff are paid a full wage; tipping is uncommon, though rounding up is appreciated.
- Canada — closely mirrors the US at 15%–20%.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
In the US, 18%–20% is standard for satisfactory sit-down service, 15% for adequate service, and 25% or more for exceptional service. Servers in most states are paid a tipped sub-minimum wage, so the tip is a substantial part of their income.
Do I tip on tax?
Both conventions are accepted and the difference is usually a dollar or two. Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the traditional etiquette; card terminals typically suggest amounts based on the post-tax total.
Is 15% still acceptable?
It reads as a below-average tip today. Post-pandemic norms shifted upward, and 18%–20% is now the default expectation for table service in most US cities.
Should I tip for takeout?
It is not required, but 10% is a kind gesture when staff have packed a large order. Delivery is different — always tip a driver 15%–20%, with a $5 minimum.
What if the service was genuinely bad?
Leaving 10% signals dissatisfaction more clearly than leaving nothing, which is usually read as an oversight. If the problem was the food rather than the service, speak to a manager — the kitchen is not the server’s doing.
What is an automatic gratuity?
A service charge many US restaurants add automatically for large parties, typically 18%–20%. It appears as a line on the bill, and you should not add a further tip on top unless you want to.
How do I split a bill unevenly?
Total each person’s own items, then add the same tip percentage and their proportional share of tax to each. Tell the server before ordering if you want separate cheques.
Should I tip on delivery app orders?
Yes. Drivers on most platforms rely on tips for the majority of their earnings, and in some apps the tip amount influences whether an order is accepted at all. Tip in the app or in cash at the door.
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