US tip calculator
Enter the bill amount, choose a tip percentage, split it however you like - see exactly what each person owes.
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How to use US tip calculator
Enter your figures
Fill in Split between and Custom %. Values you change are used straight away, with no submit button.
Read the results
The totals and the breakdown below them update as soon as a value changes.
Start over any time
Nothing is saved on a server, so reloading the page clears everything.
What this tool does
Split the bill between any number of people
Set how many people are paying and the tip and total are divided evenly, with the per-person figure shown.
Any tip percentage, not just the presets
The usual percentages are one tap, and Custom % is there for the times the service deserves something else.
Runs fully in your browser with no upload and no sign-up
Nothing you enter is uploaded. The whole calculation runs in your browser, with no account and no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Technically the standard guidance is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, since the server did not cook the tax. In practice, most Americans tip on the post-tax total because it is the number shown on the check. The difference is small - on a $50 meal with 8% tax, it is about $0.80 at 20%.
What is a reasonable tip for different services?
Sit-down restaurants: 18-20% for good service. Bars: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab. Delivery: 15-20%, more in bad weather. Taxis and rideshare: 15-20%. Hotel housekeeping: $3-5 per night. Hair and beauty: 15-20%. Spa services: 15-20%.
Do I have to tip in the US?
Legally no, but culturally tipping is expected at restaurants, bars, and many personal services. Many US service workers are paid sub-minimum tipped wages (as low as $2.13/hour federally) and rely on tips to reach a living wage. Not tipping for normal service is considered rude.
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