Tip calculator
Calculate the tip amount and per-person split for any bill. Enter the total, choose a tip percentage, and specify how many people are splitting.
How does a Tip Calculator work?
Tipping customs vary dramatically by country and context. In the US, 15–20% at sit-down restaurants is the norm, with 18% a common default. In Europe, service is often included and a small round-up is the tradition. In India, 5–10% is standard at mid-to-upscale restaurants. This calculator skips the etiquette debate and gives you the math — set a bill, a tip percentage, and a number of people, and see per-person totals instantly.
Two rounding modes handle awkward splits. "Round up" bumps the total up to the next whole currency unit — handy when you want a clean bill and a slightly more generous tip. "Even split" adjusts the total so each person pays a round amount, which helps when splitting cash without coins or balancing individual transfers.
Tipping guidelines
US sit-down restaurant: 18–20% is standard, 25% for exceptional service. Cafés and counter service: 10–15% or a round-up. Taxis and ride-shares: 10–15%. Hairstylists: 15–20%. In Europe and Japan, service is typically included and no tip is expected — rounding up is a polite gesture, not an obligation.
Common Uses
- Restaurant dining: Calculate a fair tip at any percentage after a meal and split it evenly across the table without awkward mental arithmetic.
- Food delivery tipping: Determine the tip amount for delivery drivers based on order total, weather conditions, and distance considerations.
- Hotel and hospitality services: Calculate customary tips for bellhops, housekeeping, concierge, and room service based on service cost and quality.
- Taxi and rideshare tipping: Calculate the appropriate tip for taxi, Uber, or Lyft drivers as a percentage of the fare.
- Salon and spa services: Determine gratuity for hairstylists, massage therapists, and nail technicians — industry norm is typically 15–20%.
- Group bill splitting: Divide the total bill plus tip equally across a group — eliminating the mental load of shared dining maths.
- International tipping customs: Adapt tip percentages for countries with different tipping cultures — from the 20% U.S. norm to countries where tipping is not customary.
FAQ
What is a standard tip percentage?
In the US, 18–20% is a safe default at sit-down restaurants. Round up for good service, adjust down only for genuinely poor service. For pickup and counter orders, 10% or a small round-up is sufficient.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
There's no universal answer. US convention is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal; tipping on the full tax-inclusive total adds roughly 1–2% to the tip. Many people simply tip on the after-tax total for convenience — either is considered acceptable.
Is tipping expected everywhere?
Tipping culture varies widely. In the US and Canada, 15–20% is expected at restaurants. Most of Europe includes service and treats tips as a rounding-up gesture. In Japan, tipping can even be considered rude. In India, 5–10% is customary at sit-down restaurants if service charge is not already included.
How do I split a bill evenly with rounding?
Use the "Even split" rounding mode. It bumps the total to the nearest multiple of the party size so each person pays a round amount — no need to chase anyone for coins.
Does the tip calculator store my data?
No. All calculations run entirely in your browser. Your bill details are never sent to a server or stored after you close the page.
How is the tip percentage applied?
The tip is calculated on the pre-tax bill amount you enter. If your restaurant adds a service charge, subtract it from the bill before entering to avoid double-tipping. The total includes bill + tip, divided equally by the number of people.
By the Numbers
- The average U.S. restaurant tip is 19.1% of the pre-tax bill (Toast 2024 Restaurant Trends Report)
- The modern tipping custom traces to 17th-century English coffee houses where patrons paid extra “To Insure Promptness”
- Over 11 million people work in U.S. food service and tipping-dependent industries (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
- Digital payment platforms have been shown to increase average tip amounts by 16% compared to cash tipping (Square Research)