Enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and optionally split the bill between multiple people. Your Tip Calculator returns the tip amount, total bill, and amount per person — perfect for restaurants, salons, and any tipped service.
Tip Amount
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Tax Amount
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Total Bill (with Tip & Tax)
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Per Person
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Tip Per Person
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Multiply your bill amount by the tip percentage divided by 100. For example, a 18% tip on a $85 bill is $85 × 0.18 = $15.30. This calculator does that math automatically and also splits the total among multiple people.
In the United States, 15% is considered a standard tip for adequate service, 18% for good service, and 20% or more for excellent service. For buffets or counter service, 10% is common. Tipping expectations vary by country — in Japan, tipping is not customary and can even be considered rude.
Most etiquette guidelines suggest tipping on the pre-tax bill, since tax is a government charge rather than a service charge. However, tipping on the full post-tax total is also common and acceptable — the difference is usually small.
Enter the number of people in the 'Number of People' field. The calculator divides the total bill (including tip and tax) evenly and shows both the per-person total and the tip per person. This assumes an even split — adjust manually if each person ordered different amounts.
General tipping guidelines in the US: hair stylists and barbers (15–20%), taxi or rideshare drivers (15–20%), hotel housekeeping ($2–5 per night), food delivery drivers (15–20%), and spa/massage therapists (15–20%). Tipping is generally not expected for counter service or fast food.
A quick method: find 10% of the bill by moving the decimal point one place to the left, then add half of that for 15%, or double it for 20%. For example, 10% of $80 is $8, so a 20% tip is $16. Rounding to a convenient number is perfectly acceptable.
In the US, 15–20% is the standard range for restaurant service. 15% is adequate, 18% is good, and 20% reflects excellent service. For exceptional experiences, 25% or more is appreciated. Many point-of-sale systems now suggest 18%, 20%, and 25% as default options.
It's a matter of personal preference. Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the traditional approach, but tipping on the post-tax total is equally acceptable and is what many people do automatically. For simplicity, you can use this calculator with tax percentage set to 0 and just tip on the base bill.