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Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip and total bill in seconds — and split it evenly between friends. No more awkward math at the table.
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How Much Should You Tip?
Tipping norms vary by service type and country. Here is a practical guide for the most common situations in the US:
Service
Standard Tip
Excellent Service
Restaurant (sit-down)
15–18%
20–25%
Food delivery
10–15%
20%+
Bartender
$1–2 per drink
20% of tab
Taxi / rideshare
10–15%
20%
Hotel porter
$1–2 per bag
$3–5 per bag
Hotel housekeeping
$2–5 per night
$5–10 per night
Hair salon / barber
15–20%
20–25%
Tour guide
10–15%
20%
Spa / massage
15–20%
20–25%
Fast food / counter
Not expected
Optional (10%)
How to Calculate a Tip Manually
The quickest mental math trick: move the decimal point one place left to get 10% of your bill. Double it for 20%. For 15%, take 10% and add half of it.
There is no universal rule. Most etiquette guides suggest tipping on the pre-tax total, since the server didn't provide the tax — you're tipping for their service. However, in practice many people tip on the final (post-tax) bill for simplicity. The difference on a $50 bill with 8% tax is only about $1.
Tipping Around the World
USA & Canada: Tipping is expected. 15–20% is standard at restaurants. UK: 10–12.5% at restaurants; not expected at pubs. France & Spain: Appreciated but not required. 5–10% is generous. Japan: Not practiced — leaving a tip can be considered rude. Australia: Tipping is optional; 10% is generous. UAE / Dubai: Often added automatically as a service charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply your bill by 0.20. For example, a $65 bill × 0.20 = $13.00 tip, making the total $78.00. The quick mental math shortcut: find 10% (move the decimal left) and double it. $65 → $6.50 → $13.00.
This calculator splits the total evenly. For uneven splits — where some people ordered more — enter only your portion of the bill in the Bill Amount field, then use the tip percentage as normal. Repeat for each person's share.
Most etiquette experts recommend tipping on the pre-tax total, since sales tax is not part of the service. However, many people tip on the post-tax total out of convenience. The difference is usually a few cents to a dollar on a typical meal.
Yes, 15% is considered an acceptable tip for average service in the US. The standard has gradually shifted toward 18–20% for good service, and 20–25% for excellent service. For poor or rude service, 10% or less communicates your dissatisfaction.
At buffet restaurants, a smaller tip of 5–10% is appropriate since servers do less work — primarily clearing plates and refilling drinks. If the service was attentive and friendly, 10–15% is a kind gesture.
A service charge is a mandatory fee added to your bill by the establishment — it's not optional. A tip (or gratuity) is a voluntary additional payment you choose to leave for the server. In some countries and restaurants, the service charge replaces the tip entirely.
For food delivery, 10–15% of the order total is common, with a minimum of $2–3 for small orders. For large orders or long distances, 15–20% is more appropriate. Apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats allow you to tip when placing the order or after delivery.
It depends on the restaurant's policy. Some establishments practice "tip pooling," where tips are shared among all front-of-house staff (servers, bussers, bartenders). In others, each server keeps their own tips. Cash tips handed directly to the server are more likely to go directly to them.