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Tip Calculator

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A tip is usually a percentage of the bill:

Tip = Bill * Tip % / 100

Enter the bill, the tip percentage and how many people are paying, and the calculator shows the tip, the total and each person's share. It also works backwards: enter the bill and the total you paid, and it shows what percentage that was.

Example

A bill of $86.40, a tip of 18%, split between 4 people:

  1. Tip:

    86.40 * 18 / 100 = 15.55

  2. Total:

    86.40 + 15.55 = 101.95

  3. Each person:

    101.95 / 4 = 25.49

Tip table

Bill 15% 18% 20%
$20 3.00 3.60 4.00
$50 7.50 9.00 10.00
$75 11.25 13.50 15.00
$100 15.00 18.00 20.00
$150 22.50 27.00 30.00

A quick way in your head: 10% is the bill with the decimal point moved one place left, and 20% is twice that.

How much to tip

Customs differ a lot between countries:

  • United States: 15–20% for good service at a sit-down restaurant is the norm, and 20% or more for excellent service.
  • Canada: similar, about 15–20%.
  • United Kingdom and much of Europe: about 10%, often already added as a service charge, so check the bill first.
  • Japan: tipping is not expected, and can be refused.

Frequently asked questions

Should I tip on the amount before or after tax?

Usually before tax, on the price of the food and drink. Tipping on the total after tax is also common, and gives a slightly larger tip.