Tip Calculator

Calculate tips and split bills easily

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Disclaimer

This tip calculator provides estimates for gratuity amounts. Tip percentages may vary based on service quality and local customs.

What is a Tip Calculator?

A tip calculator helps you quickly determine the appropriate gratuity amount for restaurant bills, delivery services, and other tipping scenarios. It calculates the tip amount based on your bill total and desired tip percentage.

Our calculator also includes bill splitting functionality, making it perfect for group dining where you need to divide the total cost among multiple people.

How to Use the Tip Calculator

1

Enter your total bill amount in dollars

2

Select tip percentage (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%) or enter custom amount

3

Choose number of people to split the bill (optional)

4

View calculated tip amount, total cost, and per-person amounts

Tipping Guidelines by Service

Restaurants (15-20%)

Standard tipping for table service. 15% for adequate service, 18-20% for good to excellent service.

Food Delivery (10-15%)

Tip delivery drivers 10-15% of the order total, with a minimum of $2-3 for small orders.

Bars and Coffee (15-20%)

Bartenders typically receive 15-20% of the bill, or $1-2 per drink for simple orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard tip percentage?

In the US, 15-20% is standard for restaurants, with 18% being the most common choice for good service.

Should I tip on tax?

It's generally acceptable to calculate tips on the pre-tax amount, though some prefer to tip on the total including tax.

How do I split a bill with different tip preferences?

Use our bill splitting feature to calculate individual amounts, or agree on a standard tip percentage for the group.

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