Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip and split the bill with ease.
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Tip Percentage
person(s)
Tip Amount
$0.00
Total Bill
$0.00
including tip
Per Person
$0.00
1 person(s)
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the required values into the Tip Calculator input fields shown above.
- The Tip Calculator recalculates automatically as soon as all required inputs are filled in.
- Review the breakdown of the result and adjust any input to instantly see how the outcome changes.
Common Use Cases
- Restaurant dining: Quickly compute 15%, 18%, or 20% tips on the pre-tax subtotal and split the total evenly among diners.
- Travel tipping: Tourists check appropriate tip amounts for hotels, taxis, and tour guides in unfamiliar service economies.
- Catering and events: Event planners budget gratuities for staff at weddings, where 18-20% on the food and beverage subtotal is standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette experts (Emily Post, AAA) recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal. Tax is a government charge, not a service. Tipping on the post-tax total adds roughly 1-2% extra depending on your jurisdiction's sales tax rate, which servers happily accept.
What's the standard tip percentage in the US?
Sit-down restaurants: 18-20% for good service, 15% minimum even for poor service. Quick-serve and counter: 0-10% optional. Bartenders: $1-2 per drink or 20%. Food delivery: 10-15% plus higher in bad weather. Rideshare: 10-20% via app.
How do I split a bill unevenly?
Enter each person's subtotal separately, apply the same tip percentage to each, and add their share of tax. The calculator above supports even splits; for itemized splits, use the per-person mode or apps like Splitwise or Tab.