Tip Calculator
Calculate the tip amount and total bill. Split the bill between multiple people with custom tip percentages.
📖 How to Use
Enter your bill amount, select a tip percentage (or enter a custom amount), and optionally specify how many people to split the bill between. The calculator will show you the tip amount, total bill, and per-person costs.
Tipping Guide
15% - Standard
Acceptable for standard service at restaurants.
18-20% - Good
Standard for good service in the US.
25%+ - Excellent
For exceptional service or to show extra appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓Should I tip on the total including tax?
It's common practice to tip on the pre-tax amount, but tipping on the total (including tax) is also acceptable and often easier to calculate.
❓How do I split the bill fairly?
The easiest method is to divide the total (including tip) equally. For unequal orders, each person can calculate their share based on what they ordered plus their portion of the tip.
🌍 Tipping by Country
Tipping customs vary dramatically around the world. What is considered generous in one country may be seen as unnecessary or even offensive in another. Before you travel, it helps to understand the local customs so you can show respect and avoid awkward moments. Below is a comparison of tipping norms across popular travel destinations.
| Country | Typical Tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 15-20% | Expected; servers rely on tips as part of their income |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 15-20% | Expected; similar culture to the US |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 10-15% | Optional; a service charge is often added to the bill |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Not expected | Fair wage culture; tipping is appreciated but not required |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Not expected | Can be considered rude; excellent service is the cultural norm |
| 🇫🇷 France | Included in bill | Service compris (service included); small extra tip for great service |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 5-10% | Common to round up the bill; say the total you want to pay |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Small change or 10% | Coperto (cover charge) may already be added to the bill |
| 🇨🇳 China | Not expected | Tipping is uncommon and not part of the culture |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 10% | Often included in the bill as "taxa de serviço" |
When in doubt, research the tipping customs of your destination before you travel. Many guidebooks and travel apps include tipping advice specific to each country. Remember that tipping norms can also vary within a country depending on the type of establishment and the level of service provided.
More Tipping Questions
❓How much should I tip for delivery?
For food delivery, a tip of 15-20% is standard in the US and Canada, with a minimum of $3-5 for small orders. Keep in mind that delivery drivers use their own vehicles, pay for gas, and often receive minimal base pay from the delivery platform. In bad weather or for long-distance deliveries, consider tipping on the higher end. For grocery delivery, 15-20% of the order total or a minimum of $5 is a good rule of thumb, especially for large or heavy orders.
❓Is it rude not to tip in the US?
In the United States, not tipping at a sit-down restaurant is generally considered rude because servers typically earn a reduced minimum wage (as low as $2.13/hour federally) with the expectation that tips will make up the difference. Tips often account for the majority of a server's income. If you receive genuinely poor service, it is more appropriate to leave a reduced tip (such as 10%) and speak with a manager rather than leaving nothing at all. Not tipping is widely seen as a statement of extreme dissatisfaction.
❓Should I tip on the discounted price or original price?
Etiquette experts generally recommend tipping on the original (pre-discount) price. This is especially important when using coupons, gift certificates, or promotional discounts, because the server provided the same level of service regardless of the discount. For example, if your meal was $60 but you had a 50% off coupon bringing it to $30, you should calculate the tip based on the $60 total. The same principle applies to comped items, buy-one-get-one deals, and restaurant loyalty rewards.
❓How much do I tip at a buffet?
At a buffet restaurant, a tip of 10% is standard since you serve yourself. However, your server still refills drinks, clears plates, and ensures your dining experience is pleasant. If the buffet has a server who brings additional items to your table or provides exceptional service, tipping 15% is a generous and appreciated gesture. At high-end buffets or brunch services with tableside items, 15-18% is more appropriate.
🧮 Quick Tipping Mental Math
Calculating a tip in your head is easier than you think. Here are some shortcuts that work for any bill amount, so you never need to pull out your phone at the table.
10% Tip (easiest)
Simply move the decimal point one place to the left. A $45.00 bill becomes $4.50. This is your base for all other calculations.
15% Tip
Calculate 10%, then add half of that amount. For a $45.00 bill: 10% = $4.50, half of that = $2.25, total tip = $6.75.
20% Tip (most common)
Calculate 10% and double it. For a $45.00 bill: 10% = $4.50, doubled = $9.00. Alternatively, divide the bill by 5.
25% Tip
Divide the bill by 4. For a $45.00 bill: $45 ÷ 4 = $11.25. Or calculate 20% and add a bit more.
Another handy trick: if your bill is close to a round number, round up first, then calculate. For a $38.50 bill, round to $40, calculate 20% ($8.00), and you have a quick and generous tip. Rounding up always makes the math easier and ensures you're tipping fairly.
Want to dive deeper into tipping customs and best practices? Learn more in our Tipping Etiquette Guide.