Tip
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Calculate your tip instantly — choose a preset or enter a custom %, split the bill among any number of people, and see every amount broken down in real time.
Restaurant tip15–20% for sit-down service; 25%+ for exceptional.
Delivery tip15–20% of order total, minimum $3–5 for small orders.
Salon / barber tip15–20% of service cost is standard etiquette.
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Tipping Guide by Service Type
Standard US tipping etiquette across common service industries.
Restaurant (sit-down)
15–20%
15% acceptable, 20% standard, 25%+ for exceptional service
Food Delivery
15–20%
Minimum $3–5 for small orders; more in bad weather
Bar / Bartender
15–20%
Or $1–2 per drink for simple orders at busy bars
Hairstylist / Barber
15–20%
20% for complex cuts or coloring services
Taxi / Rideshare
15–20%
Tip more for help with luggage or long rides
Hotel Housekeeping
$2–5/night
Tip daily — different staff may clean each day
Valet / Bellhop
$2–5
Per bag for bellhop; $2–5 when retrieving car from valet
Spa / Massage
15–20%
Same as restaurant; 20% for great therapeutic service
Quick 20% Mental Math TrickMove the decimal one place left (÷10), then double the result. On a $64 bill: $6.40 × 2 = $12.80 tip. For 15%: find 10%, then add half of that. $64 → $6.40 + $3.20 = $9.60.
Pre-Tax vs Post-Tax Tipping
Etiquette experts recommend tipping on the pre-tax bill amount, since tax is not part of the service. However, tipping on the post-tax total is also widely accepted.
On a $50 pre-tax bill with 8% tax ($54 total), the practical difference is minimal: a 20% tip on pre-tax = $10, vs post-tax = $10.80. Either is perfectly acceptable.
Auto-Gratuity for Large Groups
Many restaurants automatically add an 18–20% gratuity to bills for parties of 6 or more. Always check your receipt before adding an additional tip — you may be double-tipping.
If the service was exceptional despite the auto-grat, adding a few extra dollars on top is a gracious gesture that servers genuinely appreciate.
Tip Calculator — How It Works
Our tip calculator takes three inputs — bill amount, tip percentage, and number of people — and instantly calculates the tip amount, total bill, and the per-person share of both. Results update in real time as you type, so there’s no need to press a button.
Use the quick preset buttons (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) to match common tipping situations, or enter any custom percentage. The split field divides each person’s share evenly when splitting a bill among multiple diners.
Total Bill = Bill + Tip Amount
Tip / Person = Tip Amount ÷ Number of People
Total / Person = Total Bill ÷ Number of People
Example: $80 bill, 20% tip, 4 people
Tip = $80 × 0.20 = $16.00 · Total = $80 + $16 = $96.00
Tip/Person = $16 ÷ 4 = $4.00 · Total/Person = $96 ÷ 4 = $24.00 each
Rounding Up vs Down
When splitting a bill, rounding each person’s share up to the nearest dollar is common practice and makes cash payments simpler. It also typically results in a slightly higher effective tip for the server, which is appreciated. This calculator always shows the exact decimal amount — round up, down, or leave it as-is, whichever you prefer.
Tipping Etiquette in the United States
Tipping is a deeply embedded social norm in the US service industry. Unlike many countries where service charges are already included in listed prices, American service workers often earn a tipped minimum wage that can be as low as $2.13 per hour federally — though most states set it higher. Tips make up the majority of many servers’ and bartenders’ take-home income.
When 20% Became the Standard
The typical restaurant tip drifted from 15% toward 18-20% over the past two decades, driven by rising costs of living in major cities and greater public awareness of how little of a server’s income comes from base wages. In major metro areas like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, 20% is now widely treated as the baseline for good service, with 25% reserved for a genuinely exceptional dining experience.
Tipping at Counter Service and Fast Casual
The rise of tablet-based point-of-sale systems has created what many call “tip creep” — a prompt to tip appearing even at coffee shops, bakeries, and fast-casual counters where tipping was historically uncommon. There is no obligation to tip at a counter where you order and pay before any service is rendered, but 10-15% is increasingly customary at independent cafés and spots with attentive counter staff.
International Tipping Norms
Tipping customs vary sharply outside the US. In Japan, tipping can be seen as almost rude — excellent service is considered part of the job, and a tip may be politely refused. In Australia, tipping is appreciated but never expected. Across the UK and much of Europe, rounding up or leaving around 10% is common for sit-down meals. In Canada, tipping norms track closely with the US, typically 15-20%.
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