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.
Tip Amount Reference Table
Common tip amounts and the total you would pay at 15%, 18%, and 20% on typical US restaurant bills. The final column shows the all-in total at 20%.
| Bill | 15% Tip | 18% Tip | 20% Tip | Total at 20% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $1.80 | $2.00 | $12.00 |
| $15.00 | $2.25 | $2.70 | $3.00 | $18.00 |
| $20.00 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $24.00 |
| $25.00 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| $30.00 | $4.50 | $5.40 | $6.00 | $36.00 |
| $40.00 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $48.00 |
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $60.00 |
| $60.00 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $72.00 |
| $75.00 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $90.00 |
| $85.00 | $12.75 | $15.30 | $17.00 | $102.00 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $120.00 |
| $125.00 | $18.75 | $22.50 | $25.00 | $150.00 |
| $150.00 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $180.00 |
| $200.00 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $240.00 |
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.
Understanding the Terms
Gratuity
The formal word for a tip — a voluntary payment for service that goes to the staff. On a menu or receipt, "gratuity" and "tip" mean the same thing.
Service Charge
A mandatory fee the restaurant adds, often 18 to 20 percent for large parties. Unlike a tip it is not optional and does not always reach the server, so enter it separately to avoid tipping twice.
Tip Base
The dollar amount your percentage is applied to. Etiquette favors the pre-tax subtotal as the base; tipping on the post-tax total quietly raises the effective percentage.
Pre-Tax Subtotal
The cost of food and drink before sales tax is added. Because tax is not a service the server provided, most guides recommend calculating the tip on this figure.
Per-Person Share
The split total each diner owes when a group divides the check. It equals the bill plus tip divided by the number of people, optionally rounded up to keep payments tidy.
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.
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