Tip Comparison Table
Enter your bill amount to instantly compare tip amounts at 10 common percentages — from 5% to 50%. The 15% row is highlighted as the standard U.S. restaurant tip. If you enter a tax amount, the table shows both pre-tax and full-bill tip amounts side by side.
Shared Bill Calculator
Splitting the check? The shared bill section calculates the tip and total per person. Choose your tip percentage, enter the number of people, and see exactly what each person owes. Three rounding options keep the math clean.
How to Calculate a Tip
The formula for calculating a tip is straightforward:
Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage / 100)
For example, a 20% tip on an $85 bill: $85 × 0.20 = $17.00, making the total $102.00.
Quick Mental Math Tricks
- 10% tip: Move the decimal one place left. $85 = $8.50
- 15% tip: Calculate 10%, then add half. $8.50 + $4.25 = $12.75
- 20% tip: Calculate 10%, then double. $8.50 × 2 = $17.00
- 25% tip: Calculate 10%, multiply by 2.5. Or find 25% by dividing by 4.
Splitting the Bill
When dining with a group, calculate the total (bill + tip) first, then divide equally. This calculator lets you set the number of people and instantly see each person's share.
Pre-Tax vs Post-Tax Tipping
Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal. On a $100 meal with 8% tax ($108 total), a 20% tip would be $20 (pre-tax) vs $21.60 (post-tax). Enter the tax amount to see both calculations side by side and decide which you prefer.
Rounding Options
When splitting a bill, per-person totals often have awkward cents. Three rounding modes simplify payment:
- No rounding: Exact split down to the cent
- Round to $0.50: Rounds each person's total up to the nearest half-dollar
- Round up to $1: Rounds each person's total up to the next whole dollar
Rounding slightly increases the total tip — a small gesture that adds up for service workers and keeps Venmo requests clean.
Service Charges
Some restaurants add a mandatory service charge (common for large parties or fine dining). This is not the same as a tip — it goes to the restaurant, not necessarily the server. If a service charge is included, enter it separately so the calculator excludes it from the tip base. This prevents double-tipping.
Tipping Guidelines by Service
- Sit-down restaurant: 15-20% (18-20% is most common)
- Buffet: 10%
- Delivery: 15-20% (minimum $3-5)
- Takeout: 10% or round up
- Bar/drinks: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab
- Hair salon: 15-20%
- Taxi/rideshare: 15-20%
Tipping Around the World
- USA/Canada: 15-20% expected at restaurants. Not tipping is considered rude
- UK/Ireland: 10-15% for table service. Not expected at pubs or counter service
- Europe (France, Italy, Spain): Service charge often included. Round up or leave 5-10% for exceptional service
- Japan: Tipping is not customary and can be considered rude
- Australia/New Zealand: Not expected but 10% is appreciated for great service
- Middle East: 10-15% where service charge isn't already added
When traveling, research local tipping customs before your trip. Many countries include service charges in the bill, making additional tips unnecessary.