Tip Calculator
Work out the tip on any bill, split it across the table, and see the per-person total. Quick presets for 10, 15, 18, 20, 25 percent.
Runs in your browser — nothing uploaded
Bill and tip
Tip
Total
$0.00($0.00 bill + $0.00 tip)
Per person$0.00
Bill per person$0.00
Tip per person$0.00
Tip percent18%
A no-nonsense tip calculator: pick a percent or a custom amount, split it across the table, see the per-person total at a glance. The round-up option helps when paying cash and you want a clean number. Works in any currency.
Private by design — your data never leaves your device
How to use it
No account, no upload — it all happens on your device.
1
Type the bill amount and pick your currency from the dropdown.
2
Choose a tip preset (10/15/18/20/25) or type a custom percent — or switch to 'Custom amount' if you have a fixed tip figure.
3
Set how many people are splitting the bill. The per-person total updates as you change it.
4
Optionally round the total up to the next whole unit, which is often easier to settle in cash.
Common tip rates by context (US)
A cheat sheet, not a rulebook.
| Setting | Typical tip | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 18 – 20% | 20% is now the de-facto default in most US cities. |
| Fast-casual / counter | 0 – 10% | Tip jar is optional; the prompt screen pressure is real but you can decline. |
| Coffee shop | $1 – $2 / order | Or 10–15% if there's table service. |
| Bartender | $1 – $2 / drink | Or 18–20% on the running tab. |
| Delivery | 10 – 15% | Plus a small extra in bad weather or for a heavy order. |
| Hairdresser / barber | 15 – 20% | Tip the person who did the work, not the salon owner. |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2 – $5 / night | Leave it daily — different people clean each day. |
Tipping conventions around the world
- United States, Canada. Tipping is expected and is a meaningful part of service-worker income.
- Western Europe. Often a service charge is already on the bill. Rounding up or leaving 5–10% is appreciated but not obligatory.
- Japan, South Korea. Tipping is generally not expected and can occasionally be perceived as rude — service is built into the price.
- Australia, New Zealand. No expectation; rounding up or 10% for excellent service is the ceiling.
- Mexico, parts of South America. 10–15% is customary; some restaurants add a service charge.
Splitting the bill cleanly
- Round per person, not at the end. If everyone is paying in cash, rounding each person up to the nearest whole bill makes change easier and almost always covers the tip with a little to spare.
- Watch for shared items. If only some people got drinks or apps, item-level splitting is fairer than straight equal split. This calculator does the equal-split math; do the item math first if it matters.
- Auto-gratuity for big groups. Many restaurants add 18–20% automatically for parties of six or more. Check the receipt before tipping again.
Frequently asked
How much should I tip?
In the United States, 15–20% on the pre-tax total is typical at sit-down restaurants, 10% for fast-casual or counter service, and 18–25% at bars and high-end spots. Norms vary widely by country — many parts of Europe and Asia treat tipping as optional or have a service charge already on the bill.
Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?
Pre-tax is the technically correct base — tax isn't a service. In practice, many people tip on the post-tax total because it's easier to read off the receipt; the difference is small and well within the rounding most people apply anyway.
Is anything sent to a server?
No. Bill and tip calculations are arithmetic that runs entirely in your browser. Nothing about your meal, your group, or your math leaves the device.