How to use
- Enter the bill total from your receipt, then pick a tip percentage or choose Custom.
- Enter how many people are splitting the bill.
- To tip on the amount before sales tax, tick the box and enter the tax rate (or pick a state) or the tax amount printed on the receipt.
- Choose whether to round up. You get the total with tip, the tip amount, and what each person pays.
How it is calculated
- Tip = the amount you tip on × tip percentage, rounded to the nearest cent. The amount you tip on is the bill total, or the bill minus sales tax.
- Sales tax from a rate: tax = bill × rate ÷ (100 + rate), the same way our sales tax calculator removes tax from a total.
- Total = bill + tip. Per person = total ÷ number of people. When the cents don’t divide evenly, a few people pay one cent more so the shares add up to the exact total.
- Rounding: “Tip to $1” rounds the tip to the nearest dollar. “Total to $1” rounds the total up to the next whole dollar. “Each person to $1” rounds each share up to the next whole dollar. Any extra goes to the tip, and the result shows the tip percentage you actually end up leaving.
Examples
| Bill | Tip | Options | Tip amount | Total | Each pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $86.40 | 20% | — | $17.28 | $103.68 | $103.68 |
| $86.40 | 20% | Before 8.875% tax ($7.04) | $15.87 | $102.27 | $102.27 |
| $142.75 | 18% | Split 4 ways | $25.70 | $168.45 | $42.12 (1 person), $42.11 (3 people) |
| $142.75 | 18% | Split 4 ways, each to $1 | $29.25 | $172.00 | $43.00 |
| $64.30 | 15% | Total to $1 | $9.70 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
How much to tip in the US
These are the Emily Post Institute’s guidelines. Local customs and the level of service can change them.
| Service | Suggested tip |
|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurant | 15–20% before tax |
| Buffet | 10% before tax |
| Takeout | Not expected; about 10% for curbside service or a large, complicated order |
| Food delivery | 10–15% of the bill; $2–5 for pizza delivery |
| Bartender | $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% of the tab |
| Valet | $2–5 when your car is brought back |
| Taxi | 15–20% of the fare, at least $1, plus $2 for the first bag and $1 for each extra bag |
| Hotel housekeeping | $2–5 per day, left daily with a note |
| Bellhop | $2 for the first bag, $1 for each extra bag |
| Hair salon, manicure, spa | 15–20% |
Before you add a tip, check the bill for a “service charge” or “gratuity” line. Some restaurants add one automatically, especially for large groups. Some salons can’t add a tip to a card payment, so it helps to carry a little cash.