Tip Calculator
Calculate a tip with tax handling, smart rounding, and equal or fair itemized bill splitting — for restaurants, delivery, salons, rideshares, and more.
Enter an amount above to see the tip and total.
Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and split the total if needed. For most table service in the US, 18-20% is the standard range.
- •Use the pre-tax subtotal when a receipt shows tax separately
- •Use the total bill when you want a fast, generous estimate
- •Split the final amount by the number of people paying
- •Check service-specific calculators when the tip is usually a flat amount
How Much Should You Tip?
For most US restaurant service, 18-20% is standard. Use 15% for average service and 22-25% for excellent service, then adjust for the service type, difficulty, and whether a service charge is already included.
Tip Calculator Tipping Guide
Factors to Consider
Before choosing the final tip, consider these factors:
- Use the pre-tax subtotal when a receipt shows tax separately
- Use the total bill when you want a fast, generous estimate
- Split the final amount by the number of people paying
- Check service-specific calculators when the tip is usually a flat amount
Tipping Etiquette Basics
Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and split the total if needed. For most table service in the US, 18-20% is the standard range.
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Written and maintained by the CalculateTip.io Editorial Team. Last reviewed by the CalculateTip.io Editorial Team. Rates shown are editorial guidance based on common US practice, not official rules — local customs and platform policies vary.
Sources: Emily Post Institute tipping guidance · CalculateTip.io editorial guidance based on common US practice; local customs and platform policies vary