Tip Calculator
Calculate tip amount, total bill, and split evenly for any group. Supports all tip percentages and custom amounts.
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Optional — adds tax to bill before calculating tip
Each Person Pays
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including tip
Bill Amount
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Tax Amount
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Tip Amount
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Total Bill
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Per-Person Breakdown
Quick Tip Reference
How Much Should You Tip?
- Restaurants (sit-down): 15–20% for good service, 20–25% for exceptional service
- Buffet / Fast Casual: 10% is common; optional for counter service
- Bars: $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% on the tab
- Hotel Housekeeping: $2–5 per night
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): 15–20%
- Food Delivery: 15–20%, minimum $3–5
- Hair / Beauty: 15–20%
- Taxi: 15–20%
Should You Tip on the Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Amount?
Common etiquette is to tip on the pre-tax bill. However, some people tip on the full amount including tax — it makes a small difference and is a personal preference. This calculator lets you choose.
Tip Tipping Laws in the USA
The federal minimum wage for tipped employees is $2.13/hour (2024), far below the standard $7.25 minimum wage. Tips make up the vast majority of server income — tipping well directly impacts livelihoods.