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Tip Calculator
Split the check without the math anxiety: tip percentage, total, and per-person share in one tap.
A tip or gratuity is an extra payment for service, typically 15–20% of the pre-tax bill in the U.S. and Canada. To calculate: bill amount × tip percentage ÷ 100; split it by the number of people for per-person shares.
Standard: 15–20% pre-tax.
Tip on the pre-tax amount.
Split evenly per person.
Calculate Your Tip/Gratuity
Tip Amount
What Is Tip/Gratuity?
A gratuity is a payment for service beyond the listed price. In the U.S. and Canada, 15–20% of the pre-tax bill is the social standard for table service.
The calculator handles percentages, custom amounts, and even splits, because the hardest part of group dining shouldn't be the arithmetic.
How It Is Calculated
Tip = bill × tip% ÷ 100
Per person = (bill + tip) ÷ people
Example: Example: $60 bill, 18%, 2 people → $10.80 tip, $35.40 each
Tip conventions
| Service | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Table service (US/Canada) | 15–20% |
| Exceptional service | 20–25% |
| Counter service | 0–10% (optional) |
| Europe | Often included (service compris) |
| Japan | Tipping not customary |
Limitations
- Conventions vary by country and situation.
- Large-party gratuities are sometimes auto-added, check the bill.
- Tip on pre-tax; service charges already on the bill aren't tips.
Sources & Review
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Tip/Gratuity FAQ
How much should I tip?
15–20% for table service in the U.S. and Canada, toward 20% for great service, 10% for poor.
Do you tip on tax?
No, tip on the pre-tax subtotal.
What about tipping in Europe?
Service is often included (service compris). Check the bill; round up 5–10% if not.
How do I split a bill fairly?
Evenly for equal shares, or use the custom amount per person when someone ordered differently.
A note before you begin: this tool offers educational estimates only. It cannot replace advice from a qualified professional.