Tip Calculator
Calculate tips and split bills with ease. Our tip calculator helps you determine the appropriate tip amount based on service quality and splits the total bill among multiple people.
Tip Calculator
How to Use the Tip Calculator
- Enter Bill Amount: Input the total amount of your bill before tip
- Select Service Quality: Choose from Poor (10%), Fair (15%), Good (18%), or Excellent (20%)
- Customize Tip Percentage: Use quick select buttons or enter a custom percentage
- Set Number of People: Specify how many people will split the bill
- Optional Round Up: Check the box to round up the total to the nearest dollar
- View Results: See the tip amount, total bill, and per-person amounts automatically calculated
Tip Calculator Examples
Individual Dining
Group Dining (4 People)
Tipping Guidelines by Industry
Restaurants
- • Full-service dining: 18-22%
- • Fast casual: 10-15%
- • Buffet: 10%
- • Fine dining: 20-25%
Delivery & Takeout
- • Food delivery: 15-20%
- • Pizza delivery: $3-5 per order
- • Takeout: 10%
- • Grocery delivery: 10-20%
Personal Services
- • Hair styling: 18-25%
- • Taxi/Rideshare: 15-20%
- • Hotel housekeeping: $2-5/night
- • Bartender: $1-2 per drink
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard tip percentage?
The standard tip percentage for good service in restaurants is 18-20%. However, this can vary based on service quality: 15% for fair service, 18% for good service, and 20%+ for excellent service. Some regions may have different customs.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Most etiquette experts recommend calculating the tip based on the pre-tax amount. However, tipping on the post-tax amount is also acceptable and shows extra generosity. Our calculator uses the total bill amount you enter, so you can choose either approach.
How do I handle poor service?
For genuinely poor service, a 10-12% tip is acceptable. However, consider speaking with management about service issues rather than simply reducing the tip. Remember that servers may not be responsible for kitchen delays or other factors beyond their control.
What about large group gratuity?
Many restaurants automatically add an 18-20% gratuity for parties of 6-8 people or more. Check your bill carefully - if gratuity is already included, no additional tip is necessary unless you want to add extra for exceptional service.
Should I round up the total?
Rounding up to the nearest dollar is a personal preference that can make payment easier, especially with cash. Our calculator includes this option. The small additional amount is typically appreciated by service workers.
How do I split a bill fairly among friends?
The easiest approach is to split the total amount (including tip) equally among all diners. For more complex splitting based on individual orders, calculate each person's portion of the pre-tip bill, then add their share of the tip proportionally.