Finance

Tip Calculator

Work out how much to tip and split the total fairly among a group, with tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount and an option to round each share up.

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Per-person breakdown

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Bill breakdown

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Show the math

Tip = bill × tip% ÷ 100; per person = (bill + tax + tip) ÷ people

Estimate only — always check your final receipt, and follow your venue's own tipping policy if one is posted (some restaurants add an automatic gratuity for large groups).

How to calculate a tip

Multiply the bill by your chosen tip rate: bill × (tip% ÷ 100). For a $50 bill at 18%, that's $50 × 0.18 = $9. The calculator does that instantly, then adds any sales tax and splits the grand total evenly across however many people are paying. A tip is just "X% of Y", the same calculation the percentage calculator runs, so you can use either for service you'd like to tip on.

How much should I tip?

Typical tipping norms vary by service. These are common US guidelines — always defer to any posted house policy or automatic gratuity:

Service	Typical tip
Waitstaff / restaurant server	15–20%
Food / grocery delivery	10–15%, $3–5 minimum
Movers (local, hourly)	$4–6 per mover, per hour
Movers (long-distance)	15–20% of the total quote
Hairdresser / barber	15–20%
Nail salon / tattoo artist	15–20%
Hotel bellhop / doorman	$1–2 per bag or task

Tip before or after tax?

Most etiquette guides recommend calculating the tip on the pre-tax subtotal, since tax isn't part of what the server or business actually earned from the meal — this calculator defaults to that method. Some diners prefer to tip on the post-tax total for simplicity, or to round up generously; use the "Calculate tip on" toggle above to switch between the two and see how the tip amount changes.

Splitting the bill fairly

Set "Split between" to the number of people paying, and the calculator divides the subtotal, tax, and tip evenly to show exactly what each person owes. For an uneven split — say, one person ordered a lot more than everyone else — use the per-person breakdown as a starting reference point, then adjust individual shares from there.

Even splits don't always divide to the cent. A $118 total shared three ways is $39.333…, so three payments of $39.33 come to $117.99, a cent short. The calculator flags any leftover cents so one person can cover them. You can also tick "Round each person's share up to the next dollar": everyone pays $40, the total becomes $120, and the extra $2 goes to the server as tip.

15%, 18%, 20%, and 25% tip table

Tip amounts on common pre-tax bills, with no rounding:

Bill	15%	18%	20%	25%
$20	$3.00	$3.60	$4.00	$5.00
$40	$6.00	$7.20	$8.00	$10.00
$60	$9.00	$10.80	$12.00	$15.00
$80	$12.00	$14.40	$16.00	$20.00
$100	$15.00	$18.00	$20.00	$25.00
$150	$22.50	$27.00	$30.00	$37.50
$200	$30.00	$36.00	$40.00	$50.00

To go from the table to a total, add the tip and any tax to the bill. If your receipt only shows the post-tax total, the sales tax calculator can back out the pre-tax subtotal to tip on.

Tipping on takeout, delivery, and rideshare

These are general US norms rather than rules, and they vary by region and by person:

Counter pickup: no tip is expected when you walk in and collect your own order. Many people leave something when a staff member brings the food out to the car or puts together a large, complicated order.
Restaurant and grocery delivery: 10–15% of the order is a common guideline, with a few dollars as a floor on small orders. Tip more for bad weather, long distances, or heavy loads. App "service" or "delivery" fees usually go to the platform, not the driver, so they don't replace a tip.
Rideshare and taxis: many riders tip the same 15–20% they would in a cab. Rideshare apps let you add the tip after the ride, so you can base it on how the trip went. Add a little extra if the driver handled heavy luggage.

Tipping outside the US

The 15–20% restaurant norm is mostly a US and Canadian custom. Elsewhere, staff are more often paid wages that don't rely on tips, and service may already be in the price. These are broad, general norms for sit-down restaurants. Practices change and differ within each country, so check a current local guide before you travel:

Country	General restaurant norm
Canada	Similar to the US, about 15–20%
United Kingdom	About 10% if no service charge is on the bill; many restaurants add a discretionary 12.5% charge
France	Service is included in menu prices; leaving small change for good service is optional
Germany	Round up or add roughly 5–10%, usually handed to the server rather than left on the table
Australia	Not expected; an optional tip for excellent service
Japan	Not customary; a tip may be politely declined

Where VAT is built into menu prices, the bill total already includes tax, so set the sales tax field to 0 and tip on the total if you tip at all.

Frequently asked questions

Is a service charge the same as a tip?

No. A service charge is a mandatory fee the business adds to the bill. It's set by the restaurant, and the business decides how it's shared. A tip is voluntary, and you decide the amount. If a bill already includes a service charge or automatic gratuity, often 18–20% for large parties, you don't need to add a full tip on top. Check the receipt before you sign.

How do I calculate a tip in my head or on a phone calculator?

For 10%, move the decimal point one place left: $64.00 becomes $6.40. Double that for 20% ($12.80), or add half of it for 15% ($6.40 + $3.20 = $9.60). On any calculator app, multiply the bill by 1.18 for an 18% tip and you get the total, tip included, in one step: $64 × 1.18 = $75.52.

How much should I tip for takeout or long-distance movers?

Takeout tipping is optional and typically lighter than dine-in — 10% or a few dollars is common for a simple pickup order. For long-distance movers, tipping by percentage (15–20% of the total job cost) is more common than the per-hour rate used for local moves, since the job is priced as a flat quote rather than by the hour.

Should I tip on the full price when I use a coupon or gift card?

Etiquette guides generally say yes: tip on what the meal would have cost before the discount. The server did the same work whether you paid full price or used a voucher. With a $20-off coupon on an $80 dinner, an 18% tip on the full $80 is $14.40, compared with $10.80 on the $60 you paid. Enter the pre-discount subtotal as the bill amount to get that figure.