Tip Calculator
Quickly calculate tip amount and split the bill with your group. Works for restaurants, bars, salons, and more.
US Tipping Guide
🍽️ Restaurant Tipping
The standard tip at US restaurants is 15-20% of the pre-tax bill. For exceptional service, 22-25% is common. At buffets, 10% is acceptable since servers mainly refill drinks.
Always tip on the pre-tax amount, not the total including sales tax. Some restaurants add automatic gratuity (18-20%) for large parties of 6 or more.
🍸 Other Services
- Bartenders: $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab
- Food delivery: 15-20%, minimum $3-5
- Hair stylists/barbers: 15-20%
- Taxi/Uber/Lyft: 15-20%
- Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per night
- Valets: $2-5 when car is returned
💡 Quick Mental Math
For 20%: Move the decimal one place left (10%), then double it. Example: $47.50 → $4.75 → $9.50 tip.
For 15%: Calculate 10% and add half. Example: $47.50 → $4.75 + $2.38 = $7.13 tip.
⚠️ When Not to Tip
You’re not expected to tip at fast food restaurants, coffee shops with counter service (though tip jars exist), or retail stores. Some restaurants are “no-tipping” establishments where staff earn higher wages.
If service was truly unacceptable, it’s okay to tip less — but consider speaking with a manager rather than leaving no tip at all.