Tip Calculator
Calculate tips for restaurants, bars, and services. Split bills among multiple people and round to convenient amounts. Includes international tipping guidelines.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your bill amount - Input the total bill before tip
- Choose a tip percentage - Use presets or set a custom percentage
- Rate the service quality - Get a suggested tip based on service level
- Set the number of people - Split the bill evenly among your party
- Click Calculate Tip to see the breakdown, comparisons, and tipping guide
Bill Details
Tip Percentage
Service Quality
Click a rating to auto-set the tip percentageRounding Options
💡 Tipping Etiquette by Service Type
- Restaurant (sit-down): 15-20% of pre-tax bill
- Buffet: 10% of total bill
- Bar/Bartender: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab
- Food delivery: 15-20% (minimum $3-5)
- Coffee shop: $1-2 or 15-20% for specialty drinks
- Hair salon/Barber: 15-20% of service cost
- Spa services: 15-20% of service cost
- Taxi/Rideshare: 15-20% of fare
- Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per night
- Valet parking: $2-5 when car is returned
- Movers: $20-50 per person or 10-15% of total bill
🌍 International Tipping Customs
- United States/Canada: 15-20% is standard for restaurants
- United Kingdom: 10-15% if service charge not included
- Europe (France, Italy, Spain): Round up or 5-10%; service often included
- Germany/Austria: Round up to nearest euro or 5-10%
- Japan: No tipping; considered rude
- China: Not expected; may be refused
- Australia/New Zealand: Not expected but 10% appreciated for great service
- Middle East: 10-15% if not included in bill
- Mexico/Latin America: 10-15% is standard
- Southeast Asia: Not expected but appreciated (round up)
📊 Quick Tip Math Tricks
- 10% tip: Move the decimal one place left ($50 bill = $5 tip)
- 15% tip: Calculate 10%, then add half of that ($50 = $5 + $2.50 = $7.50)
- 20% tip: Calculate 10% and double it ($50 = $5 x 2 = $10)
- 25% tip: Calculate 20% and add 5% ($50 = $10 + $2.50 = $12.50)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much should you tip at a restaurant?
Standard restaurant tipping in the US: 15% for adequate service, 18-20% for good service, 20-25% for exceptional service. For large parties (6+), many restaurants add automatic 18-20% gratuity. For takeout, 10-15% is appreciated but not expected. Always tip on the pre-tax bill amount.
Do you tip on tax or before tax?
Etiquette experts agree you should tip on the pre-tax subtotal, not the total after tax. For example, on a $50 meal with $4 tax, tip 20% on $50 ($10), not on $54 ($10.80). The difference is small but adds up over time.
How do you split a tip between multiple servers?
When splitting a check, each person should tip 18-20% on their portion. If one person pays the full bill, they should tip on the full pre-tax amount and split the total (bill + tip) evenly. For group dining, rounding up slightly ensures servers aren't shortchanged.