Tip Calculator

How to Use the Tip Calculator

Figuring out the right tip should not require mental gymnastics, especially after a great meal. This tip calculator instantly computes tip amounts, total bills, and per-person shares for any group size. Enter your bill, pick a tip percentage, and see the results. It is the fastest way to settle up at a restaurant without awkward math at the table.

Tipping Etiquette by Country

In the United States, tipping 15 to 20 percent is standard for sit-down restaurants, with 20 percent being the new norm for good service. In Canada, 15 to 18 percent is typical. In the United Kingdom, 10 to 15 percent is customary but often included as a service charge. In Japan and South Korea, tipping is actually considered rude and is not expected. In Australia, tipping is appreciated but not mandatory, typically around 10 percent for exceptional service. In many European countries, rounding up the bill is sufficient.

When to Tip More

Consider tipping above 20 percent for exceptionally large groups (the server works much harder), holiday dining, complex special requests or dietary accommodations, outdoor or catering service in difficult weather, and when the service genuinely exceeds expectations. For buffet restaurants, 10 percent is standard since the server still handles drinks and plates. For takeout, tipping is optional but 10 to 15 percent is increasingly common, especially since the pandemic.

Delivery Tip Guide

For food delivery, tip at least 15 to 20 percent or a minimum of three to five dollars, whichever is greater. During bad weather, consider tipping more as drivers face additional risk. For large or complex orders, 20 percent or more is appropriate. Remember that delivery fees do not go to the driver in most cases.

Pre-Tax vs Post-Tax Tipping

Traditionally, etiquette experts say you should tip on the pre-tax amount since sales tax is not part of the service. However, many people tip on the total including tax for simplicity. The difference is usually small. For a one hundred dollar bill with eight percent tax, tipping 20 percent pre-tax equals twenty dollars while post-tax equals twenty-one dollars and sixty cents. This calculator lets you choose either method.

Splitting the Bill Fairly

Splitting evenly works best when everyone ordered similarly priced items. For groups with very different orders, consider calculating individual subtotals first, then adding each person's proportional tip. When in doubt, the person who ordered the most expensive items should volunteer to pay a bit more. Apps and calculators like this one remove the awkwardness from bill splitting.