Tip Calculator
Work out the tip and split the bill
Tip Calculator: Work Out the Tip and Split the Bill
Our free tip calculator finds the tip, the total to pay and each person's share in one step. Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage with the slider or the quick buttons, and say how many people are sharing. You can add sales tax, choose whether the tip is based on the bill before or after tax, and round each share up to the next dollar. A second tab works backward and finds the tip percentage you already left.
Quick answer: a $100 bill with an 18% tip has a tip of $18.00 and a total of $118.00. Shared between 5 people, each person pays $23.60, which includes $3.60 of tip.
How a Tip Is Calculated
A tip is a percentage of the bill. Multiply the bill by the tip percentage, then add the result to the bill to get the total. To split it, divide the total by the number of people.
The table gives the tip for common bills at four popular percentages, so you can check your own sums.
| Bill | 15% tip | 18% tip | 20% tip | 25% tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| $50 | $7.50 | $9.00 | $10.00 | $12.50 |
| $100 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| $150 | $22.50 | $27.00 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
| $200 | $30.00 | $36.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Tip Before Tax or After Tax?
There is no single rule. Many diners tip on the bill before sales tax, because the tip is meant to reward the service. Others tip on the total, which is simpler to work out and slightly more generous. On a $86.43 bill with 8.25% sales tax, a 20% tip is $17.29 before tax and $18.71 after tax, a difference of about $1.43. The calculator lets you pick either method so you can see the effect.
Splitting the Bill and Rounding
When a group shares a bill, an even split is the quickest way to settle up. The calculator divides the total by the number of people. If you would rather pay round numbers, switch on rounding and each share goes up to the next whole dollar. In that case the same $86.43 bill with tax and a 20% tip split four ways comes to $29.00 each, which makes the final tip $22.44, or 26.0% of the bill. Rounding up always adds a little, and the calculator shows how much.
How Much Should You Tip?
Tipping customs vary by country and by service. These are commonly used guidelines in the United States, and you should adjust them for service quality, local practice and any service charge already on the bill.
| Service | Common tip |
|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 15% to 20% |
| Food delivery | 15% to 20%, with a small minimum |
| Bar or bartender | $1 to $2 per drink, or 15% to 20% of the tab |
| Hair stylist or barber | 15% to 20% |
| Taxi or ride share | 15% to 20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2 to $5 per night |
Quick Tip Math in Your Head
Move the decimal one place left to find 10%, then double it for 20% or add half of it for 15%. On a $64 bill, 10% is $6.40, 20% is $12.80 and 15% is $9.60. For other percentage sums, such as working out a discount or a rate, try the percentage calculator.
Who Uses a Tip Calculator?
Diners splitting a restaurant bill, friends sharing a taxi, travelers working out local tipping, delivery customers, and anyone who wants a quick check. Results are estimates for convenience, and the amount you tip is always your choice.
How to Use This Tip Calculator
Enter the bill
Type the amount on the check before any tip.
Choose a tip percentage
Use a quick button for 10%, 15%, 18%, 20% or 25%, or set any percentage.
Enter the number of people
Say how many people are sharing the bill.
Add tax and rounding (optional)
Enter a sales tax rate, choose whether the tip is on the bill before or after tax, and round shares up if you like.
Click "Calculate Tip"
See the tip, the total and what each person pays. Use the Find Tip % tab to check a tip you already left.