How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the US, 15-20% is standard for sit-down restaurants. 15% signals acceptable service, 18% is average, and 20% or more shows you were especially pleased. For exceptional service, many diners leave 25%.

Is the tip calculated on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since the tax goes to the government, not the server. However, tipping on the post-tax total is common and perfectly acceptable.

Do I need to tip for takeout orders?

Tipping for takeout is optional but increasingly common, especially since 2020. A small tip of 10-15% is a kind gesture. If the order is large or complex, a higher tip is appreciated.

How does bill splitting work with uneven orders?

This calculator splits the total evenly. If people ordered different amounts, you can run the calculator once for each person using their individual subtotal, or agree on an even split for simplicity.

Should I tip on top of an automatic gratuity?

Automatic gratuity, usually 18%, is a mandatory service charge added for larger parties. You do not need to tip on top of it, but you may add a few extra dollars if the service was outstanding.

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Tip Calculator

Calculate the tip on any bill and split it evenly among friends. Enter the total bill, choose a tip percentage, and see exactly how much each person owes.

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Formula

\text{Tip} = \text{Bill} \times \dfrac{\text{Tip\%}}{100}

\text{Total} = \text{Bill} + \text{Tip}

\text{Per Person} = \dfrac{\text{Total}}{\text{People}}

Where

$\text{Bill}$: Bill amount before tip
$\text{Tip\%}$: Tip rate as a percentage(%)
$\text{People}$: Number of people splitting the bill
$\text{Tip}$: Total tip amount
$\text{Total}$: Bill plus tip
$\text{Per Person}$: What each person owes including tip

Enter your total bill amount, select a tip percentage, and choose how many people are splitting the check. The calculator multiplies the bill by the tip percentage to find the tip, adds it to the bill for the total, then divides both the tip and total by the number of people.

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