Tip Calculator
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What Your Result Means
- Tip Amount: The dollar value of your gratuity, calculated as your bill multiplied by the tip percentage you chose.
- Total Amount: Your bill plus the tip — the full amount you will pay.
- Tip Per Person: The tip split evenly among your party. Each person contributes this toward the gratuity.
- Total Per Person: The all-in cost per person, including both their share of the food and the tip.
How This Calculator Works
You enter the bill total, a tip percentage, and the number of people in your party. The tool multiplies the bill by the tip rate to get the tip amount, adds it to the bill for the total, then divides both by the party size. It assumes an even split — it does not account for individual item prices or unequal shares.
Quick Questions
What is a standard restaurant tip in the U.S.?
Most etiquette guides suggest 15–20% of the pre-tax bill for sit-down restaurants. 20% has become the de facto standard in many cities, with 15% reserved for acceptable but unremarkable service.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax total?
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. Some diners tip on the post-tax amount for convenience — the difference is usually small, and either approach is considered acceptable.
Is tipping required for takeout orders?
Takeout tipping is optional but increasingly common, typically in the 10–15% range. If the restaurant prepared a large or complex order, a tip is a courteous gesture.
How much should I tip for delivery?
A common guideline is 15–20% of the order total, with a minimum of $3–5. Tipping more during bad weather or for long-distance deliveries is appreciated.
Sources
- Emily Post Institute — General Tipping Guide (standard U.S. tipping etiquette by service type)
- U.S. Department of Labor — Tipped Minimum Wage (federal and state tipped-worker wage context)
Method & review
Results depend on your inputs and local customs. Tipping expectations vary by country, service type, and whether the bill is pre- or post-tax — adjust as needed.