Tip Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills instantly. Quick presets for 15%, 18%, 20%, and more.
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When to use this
The check arrives and six people are staring at it. Someone suggests splitting evenly, someone else only had a salad, and nobody can agree on what percentage to tip. This calculator kills the awkwardness in five seconds — enter the bill, pick the tip, set the number of people, done.
It's also useful when you're dining alone and want to double-check the math. Tipping on the pre-tax total vs. post-tax total can make a meaningful difference on a $200 dinner. And delivery app "suggested tips" are often calculated on inflated totals that include fees — it's worth knowing the real number.
Good to know
20% is the new 15%. US tipping norms have shifted. What was considered generous a decade ago is now the baseline for good service at sit-down restaurants. 15% signals dissatisfaction to many servers. 18% is fine, 20% is standard, 25% is generous.
Tip on pre-tax, not post-tax. The tip is for service, not for sales tax. On a $100 meal with 10% tax, tipping 20% on $100 ($20) vs. $110 ($22) is a small difference — but it adds up over a year of dining out.
Delivery tips are separate from service fees. Most delivery apps charge a "service fee" that doesn't go to the driver. The tip is the driver's primary compensation. $3–5 for short deliveries, $5–8+ for longer ones is reasonable.
International tipping varies dramatically. Japan considers tipping rude. Most of Europe includes service in the price (round up or leave 5–10% for exceptional service). Australia doesn't expect tips. The US and Canada are outliers where tips are a major part of server compensation.
Quick Reference
| Service | US Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 18–20% | On pre-tax total |
| Bartender | $1–2/drink or 15–20% | Per drink for simple orders |
| Food delivery | $3–5+ or 15–20% | Tip goes directly to driver |
| Coffee / counter service | $0–1 or 0–10% | Optional, not expected |
| Hair stylist | 15–20% | On total service cost |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2–5/night | Left daily, not at checkout |
| Taxi / rideshare | 15–20% | Round up for short rides |