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Tip Calculator

Calculate tips, split bills, and round up totals for any meal or service.

Tip calculator

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How It Works

A tip (or gratuity) is an extra payment made to service workers — typically restaurant servers, bartenders, hairdressers, taxi drivers, and delivery workers. In the United States, tipping is customary and expected, usually ranging from 15% to 25% of the bill.

To calculate a tip, simply multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage. For example, an 18% tip on a $50 bill is $50 × 0.18 = $9.00, making the total $59.00.

When dining with a group, you can split the bill evenly by dividing the total (bill + tip) by the number of people. The round-up option bumps the total to the next whole dollar, which simplifies splitting and often adds a few extra cents to the tip.

Tipping customs vary by country. In the US, 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurants. In many European and Asian countries, service charges are included in the bill or tipping is not expected.

Tips & Best Practices

In US restaurants, 15–20% is standard. For excellent service, consider 20–25%.
Many restaurants automatically add 18–20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more.
Tip on the pre-tax amount for a more accurate percentage.
For takeout, a 10% tip is a nice gesture; for delivery, 15–20% is standard.
When splitting, round up the per-person amount to keep things simple.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the US, 15–20% is the standard range for sit-down restaurants. For excellent service, 20–25% is appropriate. For buffets, 10% is typical. Always tip on the pre-tax subtotal.

It is customary to tip on the pre-tax amount, since the tax portion goes to the government, not the server. However, tipping on the post-tax total is also common and results in a slightly higher tip.

Add the tip to the total bill, then divide by the number of people. For example, a $100 bill with 20% tip = $120 total. Split 4 ways = $30 per person.

Rounding up increases the total to the next whole dollar amount. This simplifies payments and slightly increases the tip. For example, a $59.37 total rounded up becomes $60.00.

If a restaurant adds a mandatory service charge (common for large groups), you generally do not need to tip additional unless the service was exceptional. Check your bill to see if gratuity is already included.