Tip Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills easily with customizable tip percentages
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Tipping Guide
Restaurant Service
- • Excellent service: 20-25%
- • Good service: 15-20%
- • Average service: 10-15%
- • Poor service: 5-10%
Other Services
- • Food delivery: 10-20%
- • Taxi/rideshare: 10-20%
- • Bartender: $1-2 per drink
- • Hair salon: 15-20%
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About Tip Calculator
How It Works
- Enter your bill amount in dollars
- Select or enter a tip percentage
- Optionally split the bill among multiple people
- Get instant calculations for tip and total amounts
Common Use Cases
- Restaurant dining and tipping waitstaff
- Food delivery and service tips
- Splitting bills among friends or colleagues
- Quick tip calculations for various services
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a tip on a restaurant bill?
To calculate a tip, multiply your bill amount by the tip percentage. For example, on a $50 bill with 20% tip: $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip. The total would be $60. Our calculator does this automatically - just enter your bill amount and select or enter your tip percentage.
What is the standard tip percentage at restaurants?
Standard tipping in the US ranges from 15-20% for good service, with 18-20% being most common. For excellent service, 20-25% is appropriate. For poor service, 10-15% is acceptable. The calculator provides quick buttons for common percentages: 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, and 25%.
How do I split a bill and tip among multiple people?
Enter the total bill amount, select your tip percentage, then specify the number of people splitting the bill. The calculator will show both the total amounts and the per-person amounts including each person's share of the tip.
Can I use a custom tip percentage?
Yes! While the calculator provides common tip percentages (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%), you can enter any custom percentage in the "Custom" field. This is useful for unique situations or different tipping standards in various countries.
Does the calculator work for different currencies?
The calculator works with any currency - just enter the bill amount as a number. While it displays dollar signs ($) in the results, the math works the same for euros, pounds, or any other currency. The tip percentages and calculations are universal.
How do I tip for food delivery?
For food delivery, tip 10-20% of the order total, with a minimum of $3-5 even on small orders. Consider factors like distance, weather, and order complexity. Use the calculator to determine the exact amount based on your chosen percentage.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax amount, but many people now tip on the total including tax. Both are acceptable - choose what feels right to you. Enter either the pre-tax or post-tax amount in the calculator based on your preference.
What if the service was poor - how much should I tip?
Even for poor service, a minimal tip of 5-10% is generally expected in the US since servers often rely on tips for their income. Consider speaking with management about service issues rather than leaving no tip. Use the custom percentage field for amounts below 10%.
Can I calculate tips for services other than restaurants?
Absolutely! The calculator works for any service: hair salons (15-20%), taxi rides (10-20%), hotel housekeeping ($2-5 per night), bartenders ($1-2 per drink), and more. Just enter the service cost and appropriate tip percentage for that industry.
How accurate are the calculations?
The calculator provides precise calculations down to the cent. It uses standard mathematical formulas: tip amount = bill × (percentage ÷ 100), total = bill + tip. For bill splitting, amounts are divided equally among all people, showing exactly what each person owes.