Tip Calculator

Standard sit-down service calls for 18-20%. For excellent service, 22-25% is appropriate. Below 15% is a signal that something went wrong. For takeout, 10% is appreciated but optional. The calculator's preset buttons (15, 18, 20, 22, 25%) cover the sit-down range, and you can type any custom percentage for takeout.

Most diners in the US tip on the pre-tax subtotal. Tipping on the post-tax total is also fine and adds only a small amount on a typical bill. This calculator applies the tip percentage to whatever number you enter as the bill, so enter the pre-tax amount if you prefer to tip on that.

Enter the total bill, choose a tip percentage, and set the number of people. The calculator adds the tip to the bill and divides by the number of people, giving each person an equal share of both the food and the tip.

15-20% is standard for delivery, with a minimum of $3-5 even on small orders. Long distances, bad weather, or large orders justify the higher end. Check whether the app has already added a service fee, which is a corporate charge that does not go to the driver.

15-20% is the standard range for haircuts, color, and other salon services. On a $40 haircut, that is $6-8. Round up to the nearest dollar for convenience.

Standard US practice is to tip on the full bill, wine included. For expensive bottles, many diners tip a flat $10-20 per bottle rather than a full percentage, since the service effort does not scale with the bottle price.

In the US, tipped workers in many states can legally be paid a base wage well below the standard minimum (as low as $2.13/hour federally), so tips make up most of their income. In much of Europe, Japan, and South Korea, service charges are built into prices and tips are small or uncommon.

Yes. All calculations run in your browser after the page loads. Keep the tab open and the calculator works without an internet connection.