Tip Calculator
Tip, total, and the split — for any bill. Tap a preset or type a custom percentage, set how many people are sharing, and get everyone's share instantly — with a compare table across every common tip percentage, an option to tip on the pre-tax amount, and cash-friendly round-up. All in your browser.
All the usual percentages
A quick word on tipping norms
Tipping is cultural, not mathematical. In the US, 18–20% on the pre-tax total is the standard for table service; counter and takeout are looser. In many other countries a small tip or none at all is expected, and service may already be included. The math here is the same everywhere — the right percentage is up to you and where you are.
How much to tip, by service
US customary ranges, for when you're standing there wondering. These are conventions, not rules — tip up for great service, down (or speak to a manager) for genuinely poor service.
| Service | Customary tip (US) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant, sit-down service | 15–20% of the pre-tax bill |
| Food delivery | 10–15% (more in bad weather or for long trips) |
| Bartender | $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% of the tab |
| Hairstylist / barber | 10–20% |
| Taxi / rideshare | 10–15% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2–5 per night, left daily |
Splitting fairly
For a shared meal, an even split of the total is the simplest fair answer, and it's what this tool does. When one person had the lobster and another had a salad, split by what each ordered instead — add each person's items, then apply tax and tip proportionally. For the common case of a roughly equal group, the even split is quick and good enough.
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FAQ
Is anything I enter sent to a server?
No. The calculator runs entirely in your browser — open DevTools → Network and confirm. Nothing you type is uploaded.
How much should I tip?
In the US, 18–20% of the pre-tax bill is the common range for sit-down restaurant service, with 15% on the low end and 25% for excellent service. Counter service, coffee, and takeout are more discretionary. Norms vary widely by country — in much of Europe and Asia tipping is small or already included. The presets here cover the usual US range; type any custom number for everywhere else.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Etiquette guides generally say tip on the pre-tax subtotal — you're tipping for service, not on the government's tax. Enter the tax portion of your bill in the optional tax field and the calculator applies your tip percentage to the pre-tax amount automatically (bill − tax), while the total still includes the tax. On an $80 bill with $6 tax, a 20% tip is 20% of $74 = $14.80, for a $94.80 total. If you'd rather tip on the full total, just leave the tax field at 0 — the difference is small either way.
What does the round-up option do?
It rounds each person's share up to the next whole dollar — handy for cash, and it guarantees the server is never shorted by an even-split remainder. The calculator then shows the effective tip percentage of what you actually paid, so you know the rounding nudged an 18% tip to, say, 19.3% rather than guessing.
How does the bill split work?
Set the number of people and the calculator divides the grand total (bill + tip) evenly, showing the per-person amount. It splits the whole check equally; for itemized splits where people ordered very differently, you'd divide each person's items separately.
Why does my share have an odd number of cents?
Because an even split of an odd total rarely lands on round cents. If you're paying cash, it's common to round each share up slightly so the total is covered (and the server isn't shorted a penny). The calculator shows the exact even split.