Tip Calculator
The fastest way to figure out the tip: enter the bill, tap a percentage, and see the tip, total and per-person amounts instantly — with an optional round-up for clean numbers. Works offline, nothing tracked, completely free.
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Tip Calculator: How Much to Tip
The standard restaurant tip in the United States is 15–20% of the pre-tax bill, with 18–20% now the norm for good-to-great table service. Here's what that looks like on common bill sizes (tip calculated before tax):
| Bill | 15% | 18% | 20% | Total at 20% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $24.00 |
| $40 | $6.00 | $7.20 | $8.00 | $48.00 |
| $60 | $9.00 | $10.80 | $12.00 | $72.00 |
| $80 | $12.00 | $14.40 | $16.00 | $96.00 |
| $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 |
How Much to Tip in Different Situations
| Service | Customary tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant table service | 15–20% | 20%+ for exceptional service |
| Takeout / counter pickup | 0–10% | Tipping optional; 10% thanks complex orders |
| Food delivery | 10–20% (min $3–5) | More in bad weather or long distances |
| Barista / coffee counter | $1–2 or 10–15% | Optional for simple orders |
| Hair stylist / barber | 15–20% | Give directly if possible; assistants $3–5 |
| Movers | $20–50 per mover | More for heavy, stairs, or long carries |
| Taxi / rideshare | 10–20% | Rideshare apps default ~15–20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2–5 per night | Daily, left in the room |
| Valet parking | $2–5 at pickup | — |
| Grocery delivery / curbside | 10% or flat $3–5 | — |
Tipping customs vary by country — this guide reflects standard United States practice, where service wages are built around tips.
Why Use This Tip Calculator?
Instant Answers
No calculate button — tip, total and per-person amounts update on every keystroke.
Split Any Group
From dinner for two to a party of thirty — everyone's share computed to the cent.
Round-Up Option
Round each person's share to the next whole dollar — clean numbers for card-splitting friends.
Pre-Tax Tipping
Optionally tip on the pre-tax amount — the etiquette-preferred method when you know the tax.
Zero Tracking
Bill amounts stay in your browser — no analytics on your dinner tab, no storage.
Offline Ready
Pure browser math — works in airplane mode, basements, and dead-zone restaurants.
Popular Use Cases
- 🍽️ Split a group dinner fairly — tip and total per person in one glance
- 💳 Round per-person shares to whole dollars before everyone cards up separately
- 🥡 Check a fair takeout or delivery tip in seconds
- ✈️ Travelers adjusting to US tipping customs with the scenario guide
- 💇 Quickly price a salon visit including the standard 20%
- 🚚 Estimate mover and delivery gratuities against the customary ranges
Pro Tipping Tips
- Tip on pre-tax when practical: etiquette favors tipping on the pre-tax subtotal. This calculator can do that — just tick the option and enter the tax amount from your receipt.
- Splitting with a round-up is social insurance: rounding each person up a few cents covers the awkward "someone's short" moment and quietly boosts the server's tip.
- Comp'd items still deserve tips: if a dish is free but the service happened, tip as if you'd paid for it.
- Large parties: many US restaurants auto-add 18–20% gratuity for parties of 6+ — check the bill before double-tipping.
- Abroad? Check first: in Japan and much of Europe tipping is minimal or already included in service charges — the US ranges above don't travel.
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