Tip Calculator
Quickly calculate the tip on any bill and split it among your group. Enter the bill amount, select a tip percentage, and choose how many people are splitting the check to see the total tip, total bill, and each person's share.
Tipping is customary in many countries, particularly in the United States where service workers rely on tips as a significant portion of their income. Standard tip percentages for sit-down restaurant service in the U.S. are typically 15-20% of the pre-tax bill, with 20% being the most common baseline for good service.
Here are general tipping guidelines for the United States: 15% indicates adequate service, 18% indicates good service, 20% is standard for great service, and 25% or more shows appreciation for exceptional service. For buffets, 10% is common. For takeout, tipping is optional but 10-15% is appreciated.
When splitting a bill among a group, it is generally simplest to calculate the tip on the total bill and then divide everything evenly. Some groups prefer to have each person calculate their tip based on their individual order. This calculator uses the even-split method.
A quick mental math trick for calculating a 20% tip: move the decimal point one place to the left (to get 10%) and then double it. For an $85 bill, 10% is $8.50, so 20% is $17. For 15%, find 10% and add half of that amount.