What is the standard tip percentage?

In the United States, the standard tip for restaurant service is between 15% and 20%. For excellent service, 20-25% is common.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Etiquette suggests calculating the tip based on the pre-tax subtotal. Tipping on the tax means you are tipping the server for money that goes to the government.

How do I calculate 20% tip in my head?

Move the decimal point one place to the left to find 10% (e.g., $50.00 becomes $5.00). Then double that number. $5.00 x 2 = $10.00.

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We've all been there: the dinner is over, the check arrives, and suddenly everyone is staring at their phones trying to figure out how much they owe. Our Tip Calculator solves this instantly. Whether you want to leave a generous 20% or split a pizza five ways, we handle the math so you can focus on the conversation.

What is a Tip Calculator?

A tip calculator helps you determine the amount of gratuity to add to a bill based on a selected percentage. It takes the **Bill Amount**, applies a **Tip Percentage**, and outputs the **Tip Amount** and **Total Bill**.

Modern tip calculators, like ours, also include a **Split Bill** feature, dividing the final total evenly by the number of people in your party.

Tipping Etiquette Guide

Not sure how much to tip? Here is a quick reference guide for US services:

Sit-down Restaurant: 15-20% (Standard), 25% (Excellent).
Buffet: 10% (for clearing plates and refilling drinks).
Bartender: $1-2 per drink or 20% of the tab.
Food Delivery: 10-15% (Minimum $3-5).
Hair Stylist / Barber: 15-20%.
Taxi / Rideshare: 10-15%.

Group Dinners

Splitting a $145 bill among 6 friends? We calculate that instantly ($24.17 each + tip), preventing underpayment or arguments.

Travel Budgeting

If you are expensing a business meal, you need to know exactly what the total will be including the mandatory 18% gratuity.

Service Industry

Delivery drivers and servers can use this to quickly audit their own expected earnings based on their sales totals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tipping mandatory?

In the US, tipping is technically voluntary but socially mandatory. Most service workers earn a "tipped minimum wage" which is far below the standard minimum wage, relying on tips to make a living.

Does the split bill feature include tax?

Yes. Our calculator splits the Final Total (Bill + Tax + Tip) so everyone pays their fair share of the entire expense.

What if the service was bad?

If service was poor, etiquette typically suggests leaving 10% rather than 0%, as the tip often is shared with support staff (bussers, runners) who may not have been at fault.

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