What percentage should I tip?

15-20% is standard for good restaurant service in the US. 20-25% for excellent service, 10-15% for poor service. For delivery: 15-20% or $3-5 minimum. Coffee shops: $1-2 per drink. Bartenders: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Traditionally pre-tax, though many people tip post-tax. The difference is small (maybe $1-2 on $50 bill) so either is acceptable. Just be consistent.

Do I have to tip for bad service?

You can tip 10-15% for below-average service, but speak to a manager if it was truly terrible. Servers rely on tips for income, so consider if the bad service was their fault or kitchen/management issues.

What about tipping outside the US?

Many countries include service charge in the bill or don't expect tips. In Europe, 5-10% is common if service not included. In Japan, tipping can be seen as insulting. Always check local customs before traveling.

Tip Calculator

Calculate tip amount and split bills among friends. See total per person with customizable tip percentages and number of people.

Inputs

Bill Amountⓘ

Pre-tax or post-tax amount

Tip Percentageⓘ

15-20% standard, 20-25% for great service

Number of Peopleⓘ

Enter 1 for no split

Round Up Toⓘ

Makes cash payments easier

Enter values to see results

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What is this?

A tip calculator helps you quickly calculate gratuity for restaurants, deliveries, and services. It can split bills among multiple people and round to convenient amounts for cash payments.

How to use

Enter the bill amount (before or after tax, your choice), select tip percentage (15-20% standard), and number of people splitting. Choose rounding option if paying cash. The calculator shows total cost and per-person amounts.

Tips

15-20% is standard for good restaurant service in the US, 20-25% for exceptional service
Tip on pre-tax amount (some do post-tax, but pre-tax is technically correct)
For delivery: 15-20% or $3-5 minimum, add extra for bad weather or long distance
Coffee shops/counter service: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% for large orders
Bartenders: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab
Bad service: 10-15% is acceptable (or speak to manager if truly terrible)
Outside US: Many countries include service charge or don't expect tips - check local customs
Use rounding for cash payments: easier to split and servers prefer whole dollar amounts

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