Tip Calculator
Enter the bill, pick a tip percentage, and see the tip, the total, and what each person owes if you are splitting it.
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Enter a bill amount to see the tip.
How much should you tip?
In the United States, the standard restaurant tip is 18–20% of the pre-tax bill for sit-down table service. 15% signals that something was off, 20% is the common default for good service, and 25% is generous. For counter service, coffee or takeaway, tipping is optional and $1–2 or 10% is normal. Outside the US the expectation drops sharply: 5–10% is typical in most of Europe, and in Japan and South Korea tipping is not customary at all and can cause confusion.
Tipping guide by situation (United States)
| Situation | Customary tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, table service | 18–20% | On the pre-tax total; 25% for exceptional service |
| Bar, per drink | $1–2 per drink | Or 20% if running a tab |
| Coffee shop / counter | Optional, $0–1 | The tablet prompt is not an obligation |
| Food delivery | 15–20%, minimum $5 | More in bad weather or for long distances |
| Taxi / rideshare | 10–15% | Round up for short trips |
| Hairdresser / barber | 15–20% | Tip the person who did the work |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–5 per night | Leave it daily, not at the end |
| Large group (6+) | Check the bill | An 18–20% service charge is often added already |
If a service charge or "gratuity included" line already appears on your bill, you are not expected to tip again on top.
Tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Etiquette says the tip is calculated on the pre-tax subtotal, since sales tax is money the restaurant never sees. In practice most people tip on the total because it is easier, and the difference is small.
On a $60 meal with 8% sales tax, tipping 20% pre-tax gives $12.00 and post-tax gives $12.96 — a 96 cent gap. Enter whichever figure you prefer in the bill field above.
Tipping around the world
| Country | Restaurant tip |
|---|---|
| United States, Canada | 18–20% expected |
| United Kingdom, Ireland | 10–12.5%, often added as a service charge |
| France, Italy, Spain | Service usually included; round up or leave 5% |
| Germany, Netherlands | 5–10%, round up to a convenient number |
| Australia, New Zealand | Not expected; 10% for excellent service |
| Japan, South Korea, China | Not customary and can be refused |
| UAE, Middle East | 10–15% if no service charge |
How to use the Tip Calculator
- Type the bill amount exactly as printed on the check.
- Tap a tip percentage, or type your own in the custom field.
- If you are sharing the bill, set split between to the number of people.
- Optionally switch on round up to bring the total to a whole dollar.
Frequently asked questions
How much do you tip on a $100 bill?
At the common US rates: 15% is $15 (total $115), 18% is $18 (total $118), and 20% is $20 (total $120). For a $100 bill the tip percentage and the dollar amount are the same number, which makes it an easy benchmark to reason from.
What is the easiest way to work out a 20% tip in your head?
Move the decimal point one place left to get 10%, then double it. For a $46.80 bill: 10% is $4.68, so 20% is about $9.36. For 15%, take the 10% figure and add half of it again.
Do I tip on takeaway orders?
It is optional. Many people leave 10% or a couple of dollars if staff assembled a large order, but there is no expectation for simply collecting food at a counter.
Should I still tip if the service was poor?
In the US, servers are often paid a reduced base wage that assumes tips, so leaving nothing is a strong statement. Most guidance suggests dropping to 10–15% and, more usefully, telling the manager what went wrong.
How does the round-up option work?
It rounds the grand total up to the next whole dollar and adds the difference to the tip, which makes cash payment and mental checking easier.
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Last reviewed September 4, 2026. Results are estimates for general information only.