restaurant DINING TOOLS

Tip Calculator

Good service? Tip fairly. Split the check.

Bill Amount

$

Tip Percentage (%)

%

Number of People

How It Works: Calculates the tip amount and splits the total bill equally among the group.

Key Inputs:

Bill Amount: Total check before tip.
Tip Percentage: Gratuity rate (Standard is 18-20%).
People: Number of ways to split the bill.

Total per Person

$59.00

Total Bill (w/ Tip)

$118.00

Tip Amount

$18.00

Tipping Etiquette Guide

Tipping customs vary by country, but in the United States, it is a standard part of the service industry economy.

Standard Rates

15-18%: Standard service for a casual sit-down meal.
20%+: Excellent service or fine dining.
10-15%: Buffet service or delivery drivers.

Pre-Tax or Post-Tax?

Technically, etiquette suggests tipping on the pre-tax amount. However, many people tip on the total for simplicity (and generosity).