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Tip Calculator

This free tip calculator works out the tip and total for any bill in seconds. Enter the amount, tap a tip percentage, and split the total evenly between any number of people. You can tip on the pre-tax amount, round each share up to a clean number, and switch to any currency in the world. It is fast, mobile-friendly, and needs no signup.

Enter Your Bill

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Tip Percentage
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Split Between
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Round Up

Round the total or each person’s share up to a whole USD.

Enter a Bill Amount

Type in your bill, pick a tip percentage, and see the tip, total, and each person’s share instantly.

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How to Use the Tip Calculator

1

Enter the Bill Amount

Type in the total on your check, then choose your currency from the selector in the top right. The calculator works with any currency worldwide.

2

Pick a Tip Percentage

Tap a quick-pick chip (10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%) or type a custom percentage. The tip amount and new total update instantly as you choose.

3

Set the Number of People

Use the plus and minus buttons, or type the party size directly, to split the bill. Leave it at 1 if you are paying alone.

4

Fine-Tune the Extras

Turn on "tip on pre-tax amount" and enter the tax to tip on the food and drink only. Choose whether to round the total or each share up to a whole unit.

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Read Your Split

See the grand total and the amount each person owes in large figures at the top, plus a clear breakdown of the tip and everyone’s share of the bill.

A Practical Guide to Tipping and Splitting the Bill

How Much Should You Tip?

Tipping is a way of recognising service, and the right amount depends on where you are and what kind of service you received. In the United States, the long-standing rule of thumb for full-service restaurants is 15% to 20% of the bill, and over the last decade 20% has quietly become the default for good service. If the experience was poor, 10% signals it without stiffing the server entirely; if it was exceptional, 25% or more is a generous thank-you. The simplest approach is to decide how you felt about the service, pick the matching percentage, and let the calculator handle the arithmetic so you are not doing mental math at the table.

Tipping Percentages by Service

Different services carry different customary rates. Sit-down restaurant servers typically receive 15% to 20%. Food delivery drivers are usually tipped 10% to 15% of the order, with a flat minimum for small orders and extra in bad weather. Baristas and counter-service staff often see a few percent or a small flat tip dropped in a jar. Personal services such as haircuts, manicures, and spa treatments generally warrant 15% to 20% of the price. At a bar, a small flat amount per drink or 15% to 20% of the tab is common. Taxi and rideshare drivers, hotel housekeeping, and hairdressers all have their own conventions. When in doubt, 15% to 20% is a safe range for most personal services in tipping cultures.

Should You Tip on the Pre-Tax or Post-Tax Amount?

This is one of the most common tipping questions, and the honest answer is that either is acceptable. Sales tax is money collected for the government, not for your server, so etiquette guides say it is perfectly reasonable to calculate the tip on the pre-tax subtotal. On the other hand, plenty of people tip on the full post-tax total because it is faster and the difference is usually small. On a $50 meal with 8% tax, tipping 20% on the pre-tax amount is $10.00, while tipping on the post-tax total of $54 is $10.80, a difference of just 80 cents. If you prefer to tip on the food and drink only, this calculator has a pre-tax toggle: switch it on, enter the tax portion of your bill, and the tip is applied to the amount before tax. If you frequently need to separate tax from a total, our discount calculator can help you work backwards from a final price.

Tipping Around the World: Culture Varies

Tipping customs differ dramatically from one country to the next, and applying US habits everywhere can lead to awkward moments or overpaying. In the United States and Canada, tipping 15% to 20% is expected because service staff often rely on tips as a core part of their income. In much of Europe, a service charge is frequently included in the bill, and diners simply round up or leave a small extra amount of 5% to 10% for good service. In Japan, tipping is not customary at all and can even be seen as rude, because excellent service is considered standard. In Australia and New Zealand, tipping is appreciated but not expected. Across many parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America the norms fall somewhere in between. Before you travel, it is worth checking the local convention. When your trip involves a different currency, our currency converter helps you understand what a tip is worth in your home currency, and this calculator lets you switch to the local currency so the figures make sense on the ground.

Splitting the Bill Fairly

When a group shares a meal, the fairest and simplest approach is usually to add the tip to the bill and divide the grand total evenly. This calculator does exactly that: enter the party size and it shows each person’s share of the bill, their share of the tip, and their combined total, all in large, readable figures. The round-up option is handy here, because it lets everyone pay a clean whole number and quietly bumps the tip up a little rather than leaving awkward change. An even split works well when everyone ordered roughly the same thing. If people ordered very differently, though, splitting evenly can feel unfair to whoever had a salad and water. For those situations, use our bill splitter, which lets you assign individual items to each person and then shares the tip and tax proportionally. Between the two tools, you can settle any restaurant bill fairly in under a minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In the United States, the customary tip for sit-down restaurant service is 15% to 20% of the bill, with 20% now widely considered standard for good service. For quick counter service you might leave 10% or a small flat amount, and for exceptional service many diners tip 25% or more. Tipping norms vary a lot by country, so if you are travelling, check the local custom first. This calculator lets you set any percentage and see the tip and total instantly.

Both are common, but expectations have shifted upward over the past decade. In the US, 15% used to be the baseline for average service and 20% was reserved for great service. Today many people treat 18% to 20% as the default for ordinary sit-down service, and 15% as the low end. The right number depends on the service, the venue, and local custom. Because this calculator supports custom percentages, you can settle on whatever feels fair and see the result immediately.

Etiquette experts generally say it is fine to tip on the pre-tax amount, since sales tax goes to the government rather than to your server. In practice, many people tip on the full post-tax total for simplicity, and the difference is usually small. If you want to tip on the food and drink only, turn on the "tip on pre-tax amount" option and enter the tax portion of your bill. The tip will then be calculated on the amount before tax.

Add the tip to the bill first, then divide the grand total by the number of people. This calculator does that automatically: enter the bill, choose a tip percentage, and set the party size, and it shows each person’s share of the bill, their share of the tip, and their total. If you would rather split an itemized bill where people ordered different things, use our dedicated bill splitter instead.

For food delivery, a common guideline is 10% to 15% of the order, or a flat minimum of a few units of currency for small orders, plus extra in bad weather. For a haircut or other personal grooming service, 15% to 20% of the price is typical. At a bar, many people tip a small flat amount per drink or around 15% to 20% of the tab. These are US-oriented norms; adjust for your own country. Type the relevant percentage into the calculator to see the amount.

The round-up option makes the numbers tidier. "Total" rounds the grand total up to the next whole unit of your currency, which slightly increases the tip. "Per person" rounds each individual share up to a whole unit, so everyone pays a clean round number and the tip rises a little more. The calculator shows exactly how much rounding added and the effective tip percentage it produced, so there are no surprises.

Yes. This tip calculator is completely free, works in your browser, and requires no signup or login. Nothing you type is sent to a server or stored anywhere. You can calculate tips, totals, and per-person splits in any currency as many times as you like at no cost.

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Disclaimer: This tool is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, investment, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the inputs you provide and may not reflect actual financial outcomes. Always consult a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.