Tip Calculator

In the United States and Canada, tipping is customary and culturally expected for sit-down restaurant dining, food delivery, bartending, and personal care services (such as hair salons and barbershops), where service staff often rely on tips as a core part of their income. In many European, Asian, and Oceanic countries, service charges may already be included in the bill or tipping is discretionary for exceptional service.

If service was noticeably poor, it is standard in the US to tip 10%–15% while politely explaining the issue to a manager so they have the opportunity to address it. A tip below 10% or leaving nothing is generally reserved only for egregious or hostile service. For average service, 15% is standard, while 18%–22% is customary for good to outstanding service.

When group members ordered items of significantly different values, use this calculator to determine the base tip percentage (e.g., 18% or 20%), then apply that exact percentage to each person's individual subtotal. If alcohol or shared appetizers were ordered, divide those shared items equally before applying the tip percentage to each person's share.