Should I tip on the pre-tax subtotal or on the total with tax?

The conventional answer is pre-tax. Tax is paid to the state, not to the server, and tipping on the post-tax total inflates your tip by a few percent for no service-quality reason. Some auto-tip systems calculate on the total — they're working in their own favour, not yours.

How much should I tip a server in the US?

18–20% is standard for adequate service. 25%+ for excellent. Tipping below 15% is a deliberate signal of dissatisfaction. The US Federal sub-minimum wage for tipped workers ($2.13/hr) makes tipping financially essential for servers in most states; "I don't believe in tipping" generally means "I'm happy to underpay this worker."

Do I tip on the discount or on the original bill?

On the original (pre-discount) bill amount. A coupon or restaurant.com voucher subsidises your meal — the server's work was the same as if you paid full price.

How do I split a bill unevenly?

Calculate the tip on the total bill (e.g. 20%), then split the (bill + tip) total proportionally to what each person ordered. The calculator's per-person mode handles even splits; for uneven, use the line-item mode where each person enters their own subtotal.

What about countries where tipping is not customary?

Japan: don't tip. Many European countries: service is usually included. Use the country-preset dropdown for guidance — when in doubt, ask the local staff, who would much rather steer you right than be confused or insulted.

Should I tip on delivery if there's a delivery fee?

The delivery fee usually goes to the company, not the driver. Tip the driver separately — 10–15% of the food order, $3–5 minimum for small orders.

Tip Calculator

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Tip Calculator

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About this tool

Calculate the tip on a restaurant bill, see the full total, and split it across any number of people. Pick a tip percentage from the standard presets (10, 15, 18, 20, 25) or fine-tune with the slider. Everything updates as you type — no enter key needed.

Formula

Tip = bill × (tip% ÷ 100)

Total = bill + tip

Per head = total ÷ people

How to use

1 Enter the bill amount before tip.
2 Enter how many people are splitting it.
3 Pick a tip percentage from the presets or slide to a custom value.
4 Read the tip total, the full bill total, and the amount per person.

Examples

$80 bill · 18% tip · 2 people	Tip $14.40 · Total $94.40 · Per person $47.20
$120 bill · 20% tip · 4 people	Tip $24.00 · Total $144.00 · Per person $36.00
$45 bill · 15% tip · 1 person	Tip $6.75 · Total $51.75

Frequently asked questions

For sit-down restaurants, 18–20% on the pre-tax total is typical. 15% is the lower end of acceptable for adequate service. 25% or more reflects exceptional service or a small check.

Both are common. Tipping on the pre-tax subtotal is more traditional and saves you a small amount. This calculator treats your input as the pre-tip total — enter whichever number you prefer.

The per-person amount is shown to two decimals. In practice, one person can pay a few cents more or you can round up to the nearest dollar.

Yes — many European, Asian and Australian restaurants include service in the bill, and tipping is small or optional. Always check the bill before tipping abroad.

Yes — the URL updates automatically with your inputs. Tap Share to copy a working link or use your phone’s native share sheet.

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