Tip Calculator
Quickly calculate how much to tip and the total per person when dining out.
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The formula
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage divided by 100.
Worked example
- Bill $85, tip 18%
- $85 × 0.18 = $15.30 tip
- Total with tip: $100.30
Result: Tip: $15.30
How tip is calculated
The tool applies one tip percentage to the bill you enter, then can split the total evenly. Customs vary by country and service type — pick a percentage that fits the situation.
What base should you tip on?
We multiply the bill amount you enter. In the US, diners often tip on the pre-tax subtotal, though many people tip on the post-tax total for simplicity. Check whether an automatic gratuity for large parties is already on the check before adding another percentage.
In many European and other locales, service is built into wages or menu prices, so tipping is a smaller voluntary thank-you — or not expected at all. Match local custom rather than exporting US restaurant norms wholesale.
Splitting the bill
Amount per person is total ÷ number of people, assuming an even split of the whole check including tip. If orders differ widely, compute tip on the full bill first, then allocate each person’s food plus their share of the tip.
Delivery and counter service
App delivery, coffee counters, and takeout have different norms than full-service dining. Tip fields in apps may already suggest amounts — enter the bill base you actually intend to tip on.
What we do not model
We do not detect automatic service charges, delivery fees, or in-app tip presets. Enter the amount you want the percentage applied to. Currency follows the page setting (dollars in this English version).
Interesting facts
US tipping culture
In the US, 15–20% is standard for sit-down restaurants because servers often rely on tips for a large share of income.
Service charges are not always tips
A large-party “auto-gratuity” or service fee may go partly to the house. Ask if you are unsure before adding another 20% on top.
Pre-tax vs. post-tax base
Etiquette guides often recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal in the US. Tipping on the tax-inclusive total is common in practice and usually only a small difference.
Customs travel poorly
Japan, Australia, and much of Northern Europe treat tipping differently from the US. Following local norms avoids awkward over- or under-tipping abroad.
Frequently asked questions
In the US, 18–20% is common for good full-service restaurant service. In many European countries, service is included and extra tipping is modest or optional.
Many US etiquette sources say tip on the pre-tax subtotal. Tipping on the post-tax total is also widespread; the dollar difference is usually small.
Enter the number of people to divide the tipped total evenly. For uneven orders, tip on the full bill first, then settle each person’s share separately.
Look for “gratuity,” “service charge,” or a large-party line. If a tip is already included, adding another full percentage may double-tip.
References
- Consumer tipping customs overview Tipping norms vary widely by country and venue; local custom matters.
- Sales tax and posted prices Whether service is included in the bill changes how tips are calculated.