Tip Calculator

Tip, total and per-person split — updates as you type.

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Tip: 18%

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How much should you tip?

Tipping customs vary by country. In the United States, 15–20% of the bill is typical for good table service, with 18% a common middle ground. In many other countries a smaller tip, or none at all, is normal because service is included. Use the quick buttons or the slider to match the situation, and the split makes it easy to share the bill.

How to work out a tip in your head

Tipping maths is just percentages with a friendly base. Find 10% by moving the decimal point one place left, then build the number you want from it.

10% of 47.60 → 4.76 15% = 10% + half of 10% → 4.76 + 2.38 = 7.14 20% = 10% doubled → 9.52 18% = 20% minus 10% of 20% → 9.52 − 0.95 = 8.57

Tip before or after tax?

Etiquette guides in the US generally suggest tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since tax is not part of the service. In practice many people tip on the total because it is simpler; on a $50 bill the difference is under a dollar. What matters more is being consistent and not letting the tip drop below what the service was worth.

Splitting a bill fairly

Two conventions, both defensible: split the whole bill evenly including tip, or have everyone cover their own items and apply the same percentage to each. Even splitting is faster and usually kinder to the group dynamic; itemised splitting is fairer when one person had three courses and another had soup. This calculator handles the even split — divide the total after tip by the number of people, then round each share up to the nearest convenient amount so the total is never short.

Rough guidance by service

Service	Common US range	Note
Restaurant, table service	18 – 20%	Higher for large groups or exceptional service
Counter or takeaway	0 – 10%	Discretionary; often a rounding-up of the change
Bar, per drink	$1 – $2	Or 20% on a tab
Food delivery	15 – 20%	Minimum a few dollars on small orders
Taxi or rideshare	10 – 15%	More for help with luggage
Hairdressing	15 – 20%	Per stylist if more than one worked on you

Customs vary enormously by country. In much of Europe service is included and rounding up is plenty; in Japan tipping can be actively unwelcome; in parts of the Middle East and South Asia a service charge is standard on top of the bill. When travelling, check local practice rather than exporting your own.

Tip calculator FAQ

How much should I tip?

In the United States, 18 to 20 percent is the usual range for sit-down table service, with less for counter service and more for exceptional service or large groups. Norms differ widely between countries.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?

Etiquette guides generally suggest tipping on the pre-tax subtotal because tax is not part of the service, though many people tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is usually under a dollar on a typical bill.

How do I calculate a tip quickly in my head?

Find 10 percent by moving the decimal point one place to the left, then double it for 20 percent or add half of it for 15 percent.

How do I split a bill with a tip?

Add the tip to the bill first, then divide the total by the number of people. Rounding each share up slightly avoids coming up short.

Do I still tip if a service charge is already on the bill?

If a service charge or gratuity is already included, no additional tip is expected. Check the bill carefully, as large groups are often charged automatically.

Is tipping expected outside the United States?

Often not, or not to the same degree. In much of Europe service is included and rounding up is sufficient, and in Japan tipping can be considered impolite.

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