How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the United States, 15% is standard, 18–20% signals good service, and 20%+ rewards excellent service. For counter service or takeout, 10% or a small flat amount is common but optional.

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

Etiquette guides traditionally say pre-tax, but most people tip on the total for simplicity. The difference is small — on a $100 bill with 8% tax, tipping 20% post-tax adds just $1.60 more.

How does bill splitting work in this calculator?

Enter the number of people and the calculator divides both the bill and the tip evenly, showing exactly what each person owes including their share of the tip.

What are typical tip percentages outside restaurants?

Common norms: bartenders $1–2 per drink or 15–20%, hairdressers 15–20%, taxi and rideshare 10–15%, food delivery 10–15% with a $3–5 minimum, hotel housekeeping $2–5 per night.

Is tipping expected in other countries?

It varies widely. Tipping is minimal or included in the bill across much of Europe (5–10% for good service), not customary in Japan or South Korea, and increasingly expected in tourist areas worldwide. Check local norms before traveling.

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Tip Calculator — Fast, Fair, and Split-Ready

Standing at the table doing percentage math while everyone waits is nobody's favorite moment. This free tip calculator gives you the tip amount, the grand total, and the exact per-person share in one glance. Enter the bill, tap a percentage, set the party size — done. It works instantly on any phone browser with no app install and no signup.

Standard Tipping Percentages in the U.S.

Service quality	Tip	On a $60 bill
Below average	10%	$6.00
Standard	15%	$9.00
Good	18%	$10.80
Excellent	20%	$12.00
Outstanding	25%	$15.00

Quick Mental Math Tricks

10% — move the decimal one place left ($64.00 → $6.40).
20% — double the 10% figure ($6.40 → $12.80).
15% — take 10% and add half of it again ($6.40 + $3.20 = $9.60).
18% — take 20% and subtract a tenth of it ($12.80 − $1.28 ≈ $11.50).

Or skip the tricks — the calculator does exact math including odd splits like 7 people sharing $143.87.

Tipping Beyond Restaurants

Bartenders: $1–2 per drink. Hair stylists and barbers: 15–20%. Rideshare and taxis: 10–15%. Food delivery: 10–15% with a sensible minimum for small orders. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night left daily. Movers, valets, and coat checks: flat $2–20 depending on effort. When a "service charge" already appears on the bill, an additional tip is optional.

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