Tip Calculator
Enter your bill, pick a tip percentage (10–25% or custom), and choose how many people to split between. Instantly see tip amount, tip per person, total, and total per person — with an optional round-up toggle for clean cash splits.
Rounds total per person up to the nearest dollar.
Tip Amount
$0.00
Tip Per Person
$0.00
Total Bill (with tip)
$0.00
Total Per Person
$0.00
How to Use This Tip Calculator
- Enter your bill amount in the field at the top.
- Select a tip percentage — choose from 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%, or enter a custom amount.
- Drag the people slider to your group size to split the bill evenly. Enable Round Up for clean cash payments.
How Tip Calculation Works
The formula is straightforward: multiply your bill by the tip percentage to get the tip amount, then add it to your bill to get the total. For a $75 dinner at 20%, the tip is $15 and the total is $90. Splitting among 3 people means each person pays $30. This calculator handles all of that instantly.
Tipping norms vary widely by country and service type. In the United States, 15–20% is the standard range for full-service restaurants. Service industry workers in the US are often paid a lower "tipped minimum wage" — as low as $2.13/hour federally — making tips a critical part of their income. In contrast, Japan has a strong cultural norm against tipping, viewing it as potentially offensive. Most of Europe tips 5–10% if at all, with rounding up being common rather than a calculated percentage.
The round-up feature is useful when paying cash. Instead of calculating exact change, each person pays the next whole dollar — a slightly larger tip with zero coin hassle. For example, if each person's share is $27.35, rounding up means everyone pays $28, which is simpler and leaves a slightly more generous tip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a tip? ▼
Multiply your bill amount by the tip percentage divided by 100. For a $50 bill at 20%: $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip. Your total is $60. This calculator does the math for you instantly.
What is a standard tip percentage? ▼
In the United States, 15% is considered the minimum for acceptable service, 18–20% is standard for good service, and 25% or more is for exceptional service. For counter service or takeout, 10–15% is common. International norms vary significantly — tipping is not expected in Japan, for example.
How do I split a bill between multiple people? ▼
Enter the bill amount, select your tip percentage, then drag the "Number of People" slider to your group size. The calculator divides both the tip and the total equally among all diners. Each person pays the same amount.
What does "round up per person" do? ▼
When enabled, the per-person total is rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. This is handy when paying cash — it avoids fiddling with coins and bumps the tip slightly. The extra amount is shown in amber so you know exactly how much is added.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount? ▼
Etiquette guides disagree, but tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is the traditional approach. In practice, on a typical restaurant bill the difference is small — a few cents to a dollar. This calculator uses the bill amount you enter, so simply enter the pre-tax subtotal if you want to tip on that.
How much do I tip at a restaurant? ▼
For sit-down restaurants: 15% for adequate service, 18–20% for good service, 25%+ for great service. For buffets: 10%. For food delivery: 15–20% of the order total, or a minimum of $3–5 for small orders. For bartenders: $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the tab.
Do I tip on alcohol? ▼
Yes, in most restaurant settings you tip on the full bill including alcohol. On expensive bottles of wine, some diners tip 15% on the wine and 20% on food. Bartenders at dedicated bars are typically tipped per drink ($1–2) regardless of drink price.
Is it rude not to tip? ▼
In the US and Canada, tipping service workers is a strong social norm because wages often depend on tips. Leaving no tip is generally considered rude unless service was genuinely poor. In countries where tipping is not customary (Japan, Korea, many parts of Europe), leaving a tip may be confusing or even declined.
How does tipping work for large groups? ▼
Many restaurants add an automatic gratuity of 18–20% for groups of 6 or more — check your bill before adding an extra tip. If gratuity is not included, use the same percentages as usual. Splitting equally is simplest; this calculator handles that automatically.
Can I use this for delivery apps? ▼
Yes. Enter the order subtotal as your bill amount and select your preferred tip percentage. Note that delivery apps calculate tips on the subtotal before fees — this calculator does the same. Many drivers prefer cash tips, so you can also use this to calculate the dollar amount and pay separately.