Tip Calculator
Work out the tip, the total bill and each person’s share in seconds.
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How tipping works
This free tip calculator works out the tip, the total bill and each person’s share in seconds. It is for anyone splitting a restaurant bill, a taxi fare or a takeaway order with friends or family. There is no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so your bill stays private.
How do you calculate a tip?
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage and divide by 100. For a 100 dollar bill at 20 percent, the tip is 20 dollars, because 100 times 20 divided by 100 equals 20. Add the tip to the bill to get the total, then divide the total by the number of people to find each person’s share of the bill.
What is a good tip percentage in the United States?
In the United States, 15 to 20 percent is the usual tip for good service at a sit-down restaurant, with 18 percent a common middle choice. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that most Americans say they usually tip 15 percent or less when eating out. Use 10 percent for poor service, and 25 percent for outstanding service.
How do you split a tip between friends?
Add the tip to the bill first, then divide the total by the number of people, so everyone pays the same share of the tip as well as the food. If one person ordered a much more expensive dish, split by what each person ordered instead, using our bill splitter to work out each share fairly.
Should you tip on the bill before or after tax?
Tip on the pre-tax subtotal, because tax is a government charge and not part of the service you received. Many restaurants print a suggested tip based on the total after tax, which makes the tip slightly larger. If you want the standard amount, find the subtotal before tax on the receipt and calculate your percentage from that figure instead.
How much should you tip for delivery or takeaway?
For food delivery, 15 to 20 percent is a fair tip, or at least 5 dollars on a small order, because the driver uses their own car and fuel. For takeaway that you collect yourself, tipping is optional, and many people leave 10 percent or a few dollars. Tip more in bad weather or for a large order.
Worked example
A bill of 100 dollars with a 20 percent tip gives a tip of 20 dollars and a total of 120 dollars. Split between 4 people, each person pays 30 dollars, which includes 5 dollars of tip. If you round the total up, the total stays 120 dollars here, because it is already a whole dollar amount. The table above shows the same bill at every common tip percentage.
Frequently asked questions
How much should you tip at a restaurant?
Tip 15 to 20 percent of the pre-tax bill for good service at a sit-down restaurant. Use 10 percent for poor service and 25 percent for outstanding service. For a 100 dollar bill, that is 15 to 20 dollars.
Do you tip on the total after tax?
No, tip on the subtotal before tax. The tax is a government charge, not part of the service. Tipping on the total after tax adds a little extra, which is fine if you choose to, but the standard is the pre-tax amount.
How much is a 20 percent tip on 50 dollars?
10 dollars. Multiply 50 by 20 and divide by 100 to get 10. The total bill is then 60 dollars.
Should you tip for bad service?
Yes, but less. Leave 10 percent and, if you can, tell the manager what went wrong so it can be fixed. Tipping nothing is rare and best kept for truly unacceptable service, not for a slow kitchen or a busy night.
How do you tip when splitting the bill?
Work out the tip on the full bill first, add it to the total, then divide by the number of people. This calculator does that for you and shows each person’s share of the tip as well as the total.
Do you tip at a buffet or fast food restaurant?
At a buffet where staff clear plates and refill drinks, 10 percent is a common tip. At fast food counters and takeaway windows, tipping is optional, and many people leave nothing or a few dollars in a tip jar.
Does this calculator store my bill?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded, stored or shared.
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