Tip Calculator

In the United States, tipping 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is widely expected for restaurant service. 15% is considered the minimum for average service, 18% is common for good service, and 20% or more is typical for excellent service.

Most etiquette guides recommend tipping on the pre-tax amount, though tipping on the total bill (including tax) is also acceptable. The difference is usually small, and either approach is considered polite.

The tip per person is simply the total tip amount divided evenly by the number of people splitting the bill. The total per person is the full bill (original amount plus tip) divided by the same number of people.

No — tipping customs vary significantly by country. In the U.S. and Canada, tipping is strongly expected. In many East Asian countries like Japan, tips can be considered rude or even interpreted as a bribe. In Europe, a small tip is appreciated but not mandatory.

Common tipped services include restaurant servers, bartenders, taxi and rideshare drivers, hotel staff, hair stylists, and delivery drivers. The expected tip amount varies by service type and local custom.

In the U.S., federal law allows employers to pay tipped workers a lower base wage (as low as $2.13/hour for some workers), on the assumption that tips will make up the difference to meet minimum wage. This makes tipping a significant part of many service workers' income.

This calculator splits the bill equally among all people. For uneven splits — where different people ordered different items — you would calculate each person's share separately, then apply the tip percentage to each individual subtotal.

For takeout, a tip of 10% or a flat dollar amount is a considerate gesture, though not strictly required. For delivery orders, 15–20% is standard, especially since drivers incur travel costs and often depend on tips as a primary income source.