Tip Calculator
A tip is a percentage of the bill added to reward service, commonly 15 to 20% in the United States. Thanks to our free online Tip Calculator you can work out the gratuity and the final total from your bill and chosen percentage, and split the cost evenly between any number of people.
Tip Calculator
Some useful information regarding the TIP Calculator
- How much tip do you give? It depends on.Tips and their amount are a matter of social custom and etiquette, and the custom varies between countries and settings.
- What is the origin of the word “tip”? It originated as a slang term and its etymology is unclear. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the meaning “give a small present of money” began around 1600, and the meaning “give a gratuity to” is first attested in 1706.
- Where is the highest / lowest the tip? The highest tip used in the United States of America where the 15–20%, expected. The lowest is for example in Poland, where there is no tipping / gratuity.
Tipping in the United States
- Taxis — 10–20%
- Shuttle bus drivers — $2–5
- Private car & limousine drivers — 15–20%
- Parking valet — $1–3 for retrieving your car
- Tour guides/activity guides — Between $5 and $10 depending on the size of the group (tips are lower in large groups), the cost of the tour, how funny/informative the guide was.
- Full-service restaurants — 15–20%; tip higher (~20%) in higher-cost cities like New York and San Francisco. Many restaurants include a mandatory service charge for larger groups, in which case you do not need to tip an additional amount – check the bill.
- Food delivery (pizza, etc.) — $2–5, 15–20% for larger orders
- Bartenders — $1 per drink if inexpensive or 15–20% of total
- Housekeeping in hotels — $1–2 per day for long stays or $5 minimum for very short stays
- Porter, skycap, bellhop, hotel doorman — $1–2 per bag if they assist ($3–5 minimum), $1 for hailing a taxi or calling a cab
- Hairdressers, masseuses, other personal services — 10–15%
- Bicycle messengers — $3–5
Source: https://en.wikivoyage.org/
Frequently asked questions
How much should I tip?
In the United States, 15 to 20% of the pre-tax bill is standard for good restaurant service. Other countries tip less or include service in the price.
How do I calculate a tip?
Multiply the bill by the tip percentage and divide by 100. A 20% tip on a 50 bill is 50 × 20 ÷ 100 = 10.
How do I split a bill with tip?
Add the tip to the bill, then divide the total by the number of people. The calculator does this automatically for any group size.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Tipping on the pre-tax amount is customary, but many people tip on the total for simplicity. Either is acceptable.
Do I tip on takeout?
Tipping on takeout is optional and usually smaller, around 10% or nothing, since there is no table service.