Tip Calculator

Easily calculate tips for restaurants, delivery, and services. Split checks accurately between any number of guests with optional dollar rounding.

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Worked examples

Dinner Party Split 3 Ways (20% Tip)

A dinner bill comes to $85.50 for three friends tipping standard 20%. Result: Total: $102.60 ($34.20 per person).

Tip = $85.50 × 0.20 = $17.10. Total = $102.60. Per person = $102.60 ÷ 3 = $34.20.

Coffee & Pastry Solo (15% Tip Rounded)

A cafe order is $14.20 with a 15% tip rounded to whole dollar for simple cash pay. Result: Total: $16.00 ($1.80 tip).

Raw tip: $14.20 × 0.15 = $2.13 ($16.33 total). Rounded to $16.00 with adjusted $1.80 tip.

Frequently asked questions

What is standard tipping etiquette in the United States?

Standard restaurant sit-down tipping is typically 18% to 20% for good to excellent service, 15% for acceptable service, and 10% to 15% for food delivery or takeout.

Should you tip on sales tax or pre-tax subtotal?

Standard etiquette recommends calculating your tip on the pre-tax food and drink subtotal, rather than the taxed grand total.

How do you calculate a 20% tip quickly without a phone?

Move the decimal place one digit to the left to find 10%, then double that number. For instance, on a $64 bill, 10% is $6.40, and doubling it gives $12.80.