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Tip Calculator

Tip, total, and per-person split — in one tap.

The tip calculation itself is trivial — it's the split and the mental arithmetic on a restaurant check that trips people up. Enter the bill, your chosen percentage, and the number of people. The per-person total handles the math, including the tip.

Total (with tip)
$70.80
Tip
$10.80
Per person
$35.40
Bill
$60.00

Tipping norms by country and context

Tipping culture varies more than most travelers expect.

  • United States: 18–20% standard at sit-down restaurants. Not tipping is taken as a comment on service. Delivery and counter service tip prompts have expanded significantly — 10–15% is reasonable.
  • Canada: Similar to the US, 15–20% for sit-down service.
  • UK & Ireland: 10–12.5% at restaurants. Service charge is often automatically added — check the bill before tipping again.
  • Continental Europe: 5–10% at restaurants. Rounding up the bill is common. In Germany, it's normal to tell the server the total you want to pay (including tip) rather than handing over and waiting for change.
  • Japan: Tipping is culturally unusual and can be considered insulting in traditional contexts. Don't tip — the price on the menu is what you pay.
  • Australia & New Zealand: Tipping is appreciated but not expected. 10% for good service is generous.

How to split a bill fairly (when it's not equal)

Equal splitting works when everyone ordered roughly the same. When one person had the steak and wine and another had a salad and water, a proportional split is fairer.

  • Simple approach: each person pays for what they ordered, then split the tip equally.
  • Item-by-item apps (Splitwise, etc.) let everyone log their items and settle later.
  • If someone forgot their wallet: cover their share and log it in a splitting app for next time.
  • Large groups at restaurants: ask if the restaurant can split the bill by seat before ordering — many will accommodate, and it solves all the math.

FAQ

What's a standard tip percentage?
In the US: 18–20% is now standard for sit-down restaurant service; 20–25% for exceptional service. 15% is acceptable for buffets and counter service. Cabs and rideshares: 15–20%. Delivery: $2–5 flat or 15–20%. In Europe, 5–10% is typical and service charge is often already included — check the bill.
Do I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Traditionally on pre-tax, but tipping on the total is increasingly common and socially accepted. On a $60 meal with 8% tax, the difference between tipping on pre-tax and post-tax at 20% is about $1. Either is fine.
Should everyone split the tip equally?
For most group dinners, yes — equal split is simpler and avoids awkward penny-counting. If someone ordered significantly more (or didn't drink), a proportional split may be fairer. The calculator gives a per-person total; adjust manually if needed.
How do you calculate a 20% tip quickly in your head?
Move the decimal point one place left (10% of $48 = $4.80), then double it (20% = $9.60). Round to the nearest dollar for simplicity. Or just use this calculator.

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