Tip Calculator: How Much to Tip and Split the Bill

2026 tax year figures·Updated Oct 30, 2026

Tip and bill illustrationChoose a tip percentage, enter the bill and how many people are paying, and get the tip, total and each person’s share — with an option to round up to the nearest dollar.

Tip amounts at a glance

Bill15%18%20%25%
$25.00$3.75$4.50$5.00$6.25
$50.00$7.50$9.00$10.00$12.50
$85.00$12.75$15.30$17.00$21.25
$120.00$18.00$21.60$24.00$30.00
$200.00$30.00$36.00$40.00$50.00

Typical US tipping

ServiceUsual tip
Sit-down restaurant15%–20%
Bar$1–2 per drink or 15%–20%
Food delivery15%–20%, at least $3–5
Rideshare / taxi15%–20%
Hair salon15%–20%

Quick mental math for 20%: move the decimal one place left and double it. On $85, 10% is $8.50, so 20% is $17.

Frequently asked questions

Should I tip on the pre-tax amount?
Etiquette guides say tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is fine, but many people simply tip on the total. The difference is small.
Is a service charge the same as a tip?
Not always. Some restaurants add an automatic service charge for large parties; check the bill so you do not tip twice.
How do I split unevenly?
Calculate each person’s items plus tax and tip separately, or use the even split here as a starting point.

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Tipping customs vary by region and service.

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