The 10% Method
Move the decimal one place left to get 10%. Double it for 20%. For 15%, add half of 10% to itself. Example: $48 bill → $4.80 = 10%, $9.60 = 20%.
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Bill Amount
$
Quick Venue Tip
Tip Percentage
18%
Number of People
1
Just me
Tip Amount
$0.00
Total (with tip)
$0.00
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Tip Guide by Venue Type
Not sure how much to tip? Here's a quick reference for every situation.
🍽️ Restaurant (Sit-Down)
18–22%
Standard for table service in the US
🍸 Bar / Cocktails
$1–2/drink or 20%
Per drink for simple orders, % for tabs
☕ Coffee Shop
10–15%
Optional but appreciated at counter
🛵 Food Delivery
15–20%
Consider driver's distance & base pay
💇 Hair Salon
15–20%
More for complex styling or color
🚕 Taxi / Uber
10–15%
Round up for short rides
🏨 Hotel Housekeeping
$2–5/night
Leave daily, not just at checkout
💆 Spa / Massage
15–20%
Standard for wellness services
🍕 Buffet
10%
Server still brings drinks & clears plates
🧾 Counter Service
0–10%
At your discretion for takeout counters
How to Calculate Tip in Your Head
Quick tricks so you never need a calculator again (but we're still here for you).
The Double-Tax Trick
In many US states, sales tax is ~8-10%. Simply double the tax amount on your receipt for a quick ~18-20% tip. It's already calculated for you!
Round & Adjust
Round your bill to the nearest $10 for easy math. $73 → treat as $70. 20% of $70 = $14. Quick, close enough, and your server will appreciate it.
The $5 Floor Rule
For small bills under $20, just leave $5. It's simple, generous, and avoids awkwardly tiny tips. Your barista will thank you.
Tip Culture by Country
Tipping norms vary wildly around the world. Here's your global guide.
🇺🇸
USA
18–22%
Expected, essential
🇬🇧
UK
10–15%
Sometimes included
🇫🇷
France
Round up
Service compris
🇯🇵
Japan
0%
Considered rude
🇦🇺
Australia
~10%
Rare, appreciated
🇨🇦
Canada
15–20%
Expected at table
🇩🇪
Germany
5–10%
Round up usually
🇮🇹
Italy
€1–2
Coperto covers it
🇲🇽
Mexico
10–15%
Expected at restaurants
🇧🇷
Brazil
10%
Usually on the bill
🇰🇷
S. Korea
0%
Not customary
🇮🇳
India
10%
Appreciated, not required
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about tipping, splitting, and calculating.
The standard tip at a sit-down restaurant in the US is 18–22% of the pre-tax bill. For exceptional service, 25% or more is appropriate. Many payment terminals now default to 20%, reflecting updated norms.
Yes, in the United States tipping is expected for table service, as servers typically earn a tipped minimum wage of $2.13/hour and rely on tips for the majority of their income.
Use our Individual Bill Split mode in the Advanced section. Enter each person's subtotal, and the tip is split proportionally based on what each person ordered.
Traditionally, tips are calculated on the pre-tax subtotal. However, many people tip on the total including tax for simplicity — the difference is usually just a dollar or two.
For takeout, 10–15% is appreciated. For delivery, 15–20% is standard, with a minimum of $3–5 for small orders. Delivery drivers use their own vehicles and fuel.
A tip credit allows employers to pay tipped workers below minimum wage, with tips making up the difference. The federal tipped minimum wage is $2.13/hour, though some states require higher.