Tip Calculator

Calculate tip, total bill, and split between people.

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Tip
$9.00
Total
$59.00
Per Person
$59.00

What It Does

Tip Calculator computes your tip amount, final total, and per-person share in real time. Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage (or enter a custom one), and specify the number of people splitting the bill to get an instant breakdown.

Tipping Guide by Service Type

  • Sit-down restaurant — 15% adequate, 18% good, 20%+ excellent
  • Buffet — 10% is typical since service is limited
  • Takeout / counter service — optional; 10–15% is appreciated
  • Food delivery — 10–20%; tip more for long distances or bad weather
  • Taxi / rideshare — 10–15%
  • Hair salon / barber — 15–20%
  • Hotel housekeeping — $2–5 per night, left daily

Quick Mental Math

To calculate a 20% tip mentally: move the decimal one place left to get 10%, then double it. On a $65 bill: 10% = $6.50, 20% = $13.00. For 15%: find 10%, then add half of that. On $65: $6.50 + $3.25 = $9.75.

Tips for Group Splits

Equal splits work well when everyone ordered similarly. For mixed orders, consider splitting the tip proportionally to each person's subtotal. When splitting with a group, it is often faster to use round numbers — rounding each person's share up by a dollar or two also benefits the server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is technically more precise, but tipping on the post-tax total is common and makes mental math easier. The difference is usually small — on a $50 bill with 8% tax, the difference between tipping on pre- vs post-tax is about $0.80 at 20%.
What is a standard tip percentage at a restaurant?
15% is the traditional minimum for adequate service, 18% for good service, and 20% or more for excellent service. Counter service and takeout is generally optional, with 10–15% being common.
How does the bill split work?
The total (bill + tip) is divided equally among the number of people. This assumes everyone splits the bill evenly. If people ordered very different amounts, you may want to split the tip proportionally instead.
What tip percentage is expected for services other than restaurants?
Hair stylists and barbers: 15–20%. Taxi and rideshare: 10–15%. Hotel housekeeping: $2–5 per night. Delivery drivers: 10–20% (more for difficult conditions). Always consider the quality and circumstance.
How do I calculate a tip quickly without a calculator?
For 20%, move the decimal one place left (10%) and double it. For 15%, find 10% then add half. Example: on a $48 bill, 10% is $4.80, so 20% is $9.60 and 15% is $7.20.