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Tip Calculator

Calculate tip and split the bill between friends. Choose a preset percentage or enter your own. Includes rounding suggestions for easy splitting.

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2 people
Tip Amount $9.00
Total Bill $59.00
Tip / Person $4.50
Total / Person $29.50
💡 Round up to $29.50 per person for easier splitting

US Tipping Guide

Poor
< 10%
Fair
10–15%
Good
15–18%
Great
18–20%
Excellent
20–25%
Outstanding
25%+

Quick Reference: Tip Amounts by Bill Size

Bill 15% 18% 20% 25%
$20 $3.00 $3.60 $4.00 $5.00
$30 $4.50 $5.40 $6.00 $7.50
$40 $6.00 $7.20 $8.00 $10.00
$50 $7.50 $9.00 $10.00 $12.50
$75 $11.25 $13.50 $15.00 $18.75
$100 $15.00 $18.00 $20.00 $25.00
$150 $22.50 $27.00 $30.00 $37.50
$200 $30.00 $36.00 $40.00 $50.00

Tipping by Service Type

Customary tipping norms in the United States.

Service Typical Tip
Sit-down restaurant 18–20%
Counter / quick service 10–15% or optional
Food delivery 15–20%, min $3–$5
Bartender $1–2/drink or 18–20%
Taxi / rideshare 10–15%
Hair stylist / barber 15–20%
Hotel housekeeping $3–5 per night
Spa / massage 15–20%
Takeout Optional; 10%

Hotel bellhop: $1–2 per bag. Tour guide: $5–10 for a short tour, more for full-day. Some restaurants add an automatic gratuity (usually 18–20%) for parties of 6 or more — check your bill before adding another tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard tip in the US?
15–20% is the standard. For sit-down restaurants, 18–20% is most common. 20% is easy to calculate (just move the decimal and double it).
How much should I tip on a $50 bill?
15% = $7.50, 18% = $9.00, 20% = $10.00. Total at 20%: $60.00.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Traditionally pre-tax, but tipping on the post-tax total is also common and acceptable.
How do I calculate a 20% tip mentally?
Move the decimal left one place to get 10%, then double that for 20%. On $45: 10% = $4.50, 20% = $9.00.
How do I split a $120 bill 4 ways with 18% tip?
Tip = $120 × 0.18 = $21.60. Total = $141.60. Per person = $141.60 ÷ 4 = $35.40.

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