Done staring at the check trying to figure out the tip? Just enter your bill amount, pick a percentage, and our free tip calculator shows you exactly what to leave. It even splits the total if you're dining with friends. No math, no stress, just the right tip every time.
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| Services | Typical Tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurants, Bartenders | 15%-20% |
| Food Delivery | 15%-20% depending on distance, total price, etc. |
| Hotel Room Service | Normally included. If not, 15-20% |
| Hotel Housekeeping | Not expected, $1-$2 per person per night |
| Automotive Services, Mechanic | Not expected, or a few dollars |
| Mover, Furniture Delivery | Not expected, or $5-$20 each depending on amount |
| Plumber, Handyman, Electrician | Not expected, or $5-$20 each depending on amount |
| Hairstylists, Barber, Nail Service | 10%-20% |
| Massage | 10%-20% |
| Taxi or Limo Drivers | 15%-20% |
| Shuttle Drivers, Parking Attendant | $1-$3 |
| Tour Guides | $1-$5 depending on length of tour |
Using our calculator is stupidly simple. Here's how:
Enter your bill total. This is the amount on your check before you add a tip.
Choose your tip percentage. Most people go with 15%, 18%, or 20%. But you can type in any number you want.
Decide how many people are splitting. If you're dining solo, leave it at 1. If you're with friends, put in the number of people.
Hit calculate. You'll see the tip amount, the total bill, and what each person owes.
That's it. No confusing buttons. No ads trying to sell you something. Just a clean, simple tool that works.
This is the million-dollar question. And honestly, the answer depends on where you are and what you're doing. But here's a quick cheat sheet:
But wait – these numbers are for sit-down restaurants. Other services have different rules. We'll get to that in a minute.
Here's a trick I learned years ago that still saves me. You can calculate any tip in your head in about 5 seconds.
Just move the decimal point one spot to the left. So 10% of $47.00 is $4.70. Easy, right?
Calculate 10% first, then add half of that. So 10% of $47.00 is $4.70. Half of that is $2.35. Add them together: $4.70 + $2.35 = $7.05. That's your 15% tip.
Calculate 10% and double it. So $4.70 x 2 = $9.40.
See? You don't even need a calculator for most situations. But hey, if you want to be exact, our tool is right here.
Oh, this one gets people fired up. Here's the deal: technically, you're supposed to tip on the pre-tax amount of your bill. That's the cost of the food and drinks before sales tax is added.
But here's what most people do: they just tip on the total at the bottom of the check. That includes tax. Is it "wrong"? Not really. It's just a little more generous. And honestly, most servers won't complain about getting a slightly bigger tip.
Our tip calculator lets you choose. You can enter the pre-tax amount or the total. It's up to you.
This is the classic one. 15-20% of the pre-tax bill. If the service was amazing, go higher. If it was terrible, you can go lower – but we'll talk about that later.
Do you tip on takeout? Short answer: yes. Long answer: 10-15% is typical. The kitchen staff still made your food, and someone packed it up. A little something is appreciated.
Pizza, food delivery, whatever. 15-20% is standard, especially if the weather is bad or they're coming a long way. And please, don't forget to tip on the total, not just the food cost.
$1-2 per drink is typical for beer or wine. For cocktails, 15-20% of the tab is more common. If you're running a tab, tip 20% at the end.
15-20% of the service cost. This goes for haircuts, manicures, massages, you name it. And yes, you should tip the person who actually did the work, not the receptionist.
$1-2 per bag for the bellhop. $2-5 per night for housekeeping. Leave it in an envelope or on the nightstand with a note.
This is where things get messy. You're out with friends, the bill comes, and suddenly everyone's doing math on their phones. Our tip calculator handles this automatically – just enter the number of people splitting.
But here's a pro tip: if you're splitting evenly, make sure everyone agrees on the tip percentage first. Nothing kills a dinner vibe like someone saying "I only wanted to tip 15%" after everyone else already agreed on 20%.
Another option? Just ask the server to split the check. Most restaurants will do it for you. Then each person pays their own bill and tips on their own amount.
I've seen these mistakes way too many times. Here's what to watch out for:
Tipping on the wrong amount. Make sure you're tipping on the food cost, not the total with tax (unless you want to be extra generous).
Forgetting to split. If you're with a group, don't just tip on the whole bill and walk away. Use the split feature.
Using the wrong percentage. 15% is not the same for every situation. Check our guide above.
Not rounding up. If your tip comes to $7.32, just leave $8. It's easier and the server will appreciate it.
This is a tough one. You want to be fair, but you also don't want to reward bad service. Here's my take: if the service was genuinely terrible – like, the server was rude or forgot your order – it's okay to tip less. 10% is still something, and it sends a message.
But if it was just slow because the restaurant was busy? That's not the server's fault. Tip the standard amount.
And if the service was amazing? Go above 20%. Servers remember generous customers, and you'll get better treatment next time.
Here's where it gets really interesting. Tipping culture is totally different around the world.
United States
15-20% standard
Canada
15-20% standard
Europe
5-10% common
Japan
Don't tip — it's rude
Australia
10% appreciated, not expected
UK
10-15%, check for service charge
If you're traveling, do a quick search on local tipping customs. It'll save you from awkward moments.
Ever wonder why we tip? It's actually a pretty weird custom when you think about it.
Tipping started in Europe hundreds of years ago. Wealthy people would give a little extra money to servants to ensure good service. It was called a "vail" or "pourboire" (French for "for a drink").
In the US, tipping became common after the Civil War. Restaurants and hotels hired former slaves and paid them little or nothing, expecting customers to make up the difference with tips. It's a dark history, but it explains why tipping is so ingrained in American culture.
Today, tipping is a way to directly reward good service. But it's also a system that puts a lot of pressure on customers and workers alike. Some restaurants are moving to a "no tipping" model with higher wages, but that's still rare.
Look, you can do the math in your head. You can use your phone's calculator. But our tool is designed specifically for tipping. It handles the percentages, the splits, and the rounding automatically.
Plus, it's free. No sign-ups. No ads trying to sell you a premium version. Just a clean, simple tool that does one thing well.
So next time you're staring at a bill, wondering what to do, just open our tip calculator. You'll have your answer in seconds.
Most people tip between 15% and 20% at restaurants. 18% is becoming the new normal. For great service, go with 20%. For okay service, 15% is still fine.
Technically, you tip on the pre-tax amount (the cost of food and drinks). But many people just tip on the total at the bottom of the check. Either way works, but tipping on the total is a bit more generous.
Easy! For 10%, move the decimal one spot left. For 15%, find 10% then add half of that. For 20%, find 10% and double it. So 10% of $50 is $5. 15% is $5 + $2.50 = $7.50. 20% is $5 x 2 = $10.
Yes, 10-15% is standard for takeout. The kitchen staff still made your food, and someone packed it up. A small tip shows appreciation.
15-20% of the total is standard for food delivery. If the weather is bad or the driver went far, tip on the higher end. And don't forget to tip on the total, not just the food cost.
It's okay to tip less for genuinely bad service. 10% is still something. But if it was just slow because the restaurant was busy, that's not the server's fault. Tip the standard amount.
Our tip calculator does this automatically. Just enter the total bill, the tip percentage, and the number of people. It'll tell you exactly what each person owes.
It varies a lot. In the US and Canada, 15-20% is standard. In Europe, 5-10% is common but not always expected. In Japan, don't tip at all. Always check local customs before you travel.
At restaurants, you tip a percentage of the total bill. At bars, it's common to tip $1-2 per drink for beer or wine, or 15-20% of the tab for cocktails. If you're running a tab, tip 20% at the end.
Most people do, but technically you should tip on the pre-tax amount. Tipping on the total is just a little more generous. Our calculator lets you choose either way.
15-20% of the service cost is standard. This goes for haircuts, manicures, massages, and similar services. Tip the person who did the work, not the receptionist.
Use our tip calculator! But if you're doing it in your head, the 10% trick works for any percentage. Just find 10% and multiply or divide from there.
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