Tip Calculator

Calculate a tip from your bill at a preset or custom percentage and split the total across people. Handy for restaurants and taxis.

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Total with tip
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Tip amount
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Per person
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Per person (incl. tip)
$0.00

Tip Etiquette

Tipping is a way to acknowledge good service — in many service jobs the base wage is set low with the expectation that tips make up the difference. The right percentage depends on the type of service and how well you were treated. When in doubt, tip on the pre-tax amount and round sensibly: a little more is always safer than a little less.

Fast food / counter service
5–10% of the bill, or a small fixed amount (like $1–2) on small orders. No tip is expected for purely self-service.
Full-service restaurant
15–20% of the pre-tax bill. 15% is acceptable for average service; 20% is the current standard for good service and 25% is for exceptional service.
Food delivery
10–15% of the order total, more during bad weather, large distances or for very large orders. Note that delivery apps often add their own service fee — the tip still goes to the driver.
Taxi / rideshare
10–15% of the fare, or roughly $1–2 on short trips. In rideshare apps, the tip is added after the ride and goes directly to the driver.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

In the US, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is the standard for table service, with 20% now considered the norm for good service. For fast food or counter service, 5–10% (or a small fixed amount) is typical. For delivery orders, 10–15% is common.

Do I tip on the bill before or after tax?

Base your tip on the pre-tax amount. If your receipt doesn't show a clear breakdown, tipping on the total is an acceptable approximation — the difference is small and the server doesn't see the tax lines.

How do I split the bill fairly?

This tool shows two per-person figures: the bill-only share and the share including the tip. If everyone ordered similarly, split the total with tip evenly. For groups with different orders, compute the tip on the full bill and divide each person's food plus an equal share of the tip.

Should I tip cash or card?

Both are fine. A tip added to a card payment goes through the same processor and appears on the same schedule as wages, while cash tips are often paid out sooner. Whatever you choose, make sure the tip is clearly attributed to the right server.

Is my bill stored or sent anywhere?

No. Every number is processed by JavaScript running in your browser tab and disappears when you close the page. Nothing is stored, transmitted or shared.