Tip Calculator
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Standard Tipping Guide
| Service | Standard Tip | Excellent Service |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 15–18% | 20–25% |
| Food delivery | 15% | 20%+ (min $3–$5) |
| Bar / bartender | $1–$2/drink | 20%+ |
| Taxi / rideshare | 15% | 20%+ |
| Hair salon | 18–20% | 25% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–$5/night | $5–$10/night |
| Valet parking | $5 | $5–$10 |
| Moving company | $20–$40/person | $50–$100/person |
Quick Tip Reference Table
| Bill | 15% Tip | 18% Tip | 20% Tip | Total (20%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $60.00 |
| $75 | $11.25 | $13.50 | $15.00 | $90.00 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $120.00 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $180.00 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $240.00 |
Fastest Mental Math Tip Trick
For a 20% tip: move the decimal one place left to get 10%, then double it. On a $67.50 bill: $6.75 (10%) × 2 = $13.50 tip. Done in 5 seconds, no calculator needed.
Splitting the Bill for a Group
| Scenario | Bill | Tip (20%) | Total | Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner for 4 | $120 | $24 | $144 | $36 |
| Brunch for 6 | $90 | $18 | $108 | $18 |
| Happy hour for 3 | $45 | $9 | $54 | $18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Etiquette suggests tipping on the pre-tax subtotal. In practice, most people tip on the total — the difference on a $50 bill is less than $1, so either approach is fine.
In the US, tipping is strongly expected at sit-down restaurants where servers earn below minimum wage supplemented by tips. Skipping a tip without reason is considered rude. For counter service and fast food, tipping is optional.
A 10–12% tip is acceptable for genuinely poor service. Before leaving minimal tip, consider whether the issue was the server’s fault or outside their control (kitchen delays, etc.). A note explaining the issue can be more constructive.
It’s not expected or required, though tip prompts now appear on many card readers. There’s no social obligation — tipping is purely optional at counter-service and fast food establishments.
Add up each person’s items, calculate their proportional share of the tip, and total it per person. Apps like Splitwise make this easy for groups. Our tip calculator handles even splits — for uneven splits, use Splitwise alongside it.