Tip Calculator

A tip calculator is an online tool that calculates the gratuity (tip) for you. It works by taking the bill amount and the tip percentage you choose, then using a simple formula to find the tip. Essentially, it multiplies your bill by the tip percentage (in decimal form) to get the tip amount, and adds it to the bill total. For example, if your bill is $50 and you want to leave 20%, the calculator will do 50 * 0.20 = 10 to get a $10 tip, making your total $60. This way, you don't have to do any mental math – the tool does it instantly and accurately.

1. Enter the bill total (the amount of your check).
2. Select your tip percentage (e.g., 15%, 18%, 20%, or any custom percentage).
3. Choose the number of people splitting the bill, if applicable (for a solo bill, leave it at 1).
4. The calculator will instantly display the tip amount and the new total (bill + tip). If you've set a split, it will also show the amount each person should pay.

You can calculate a tip by hand using a simple formula: Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip Percentage / 100). For example, on a $200 bill, 15% would be 200 × 0.15 = $30. A quick mental math trick is to first find 10% of the bill (by moving the decimal point one place to the left), then adjust:

• 10% of $200 is $20 (move the decimal: 200.0 → 20.0).
• For 15%, take the 10% value ($20) and add half of it ($10) to get $30.
• For 20%, double the 10% value: $20 × 2 = $40. Using these tricks, you can estimate any tip amount without a calculator.

It depends on what percentage you want to leave. For a $75 bill:

• 15% tip = about $11.25
• 20% tip = about $15.00 Most people tipping at a restaurant would leave roughly $11–$15 on a $75 check for good service, since 15–20% is a common range. You can use the tip calculator to see the exact amount for any percentage you decide.

In the US, it's customary to tip around 15% of the bill for standard service at restaurants, and about 20% for very good service. This is a general guideline – if service was exceptional, some people might leave even more. If the service was below average, you might tip a bit less (for example, around 10%). Keep in mind that tipping culture can vary, but 15–20% is a widely accepted norm for restaurants.

Yes. You can use the tip calculator for any service where you want to leave a tip – not just restaurants. Just enter the amount you paid for the service and a tip percentage appropriate for that situation. For example:

• Food delivery: ~10% of the bill (or around $3–$5 minimum) is common.
• Hair/beauty services: ~15–20% of the service cost is typical. The calculator works the same way for these scenarios. Simply adjust the tip percentage based on the service, and you'll get the tip amount. (For instance, you might tip closer to 10% for a simple delivery, but 20% at a hair salon for great service.)

Absolutely. Our tip calculator lets you split the bill among multiple people. After entering the bill amount and choosing a tip percentage, just set the number of people splitting the bill. The calculator will then divide the total plus tip evenly. For example, if your total bill with tip comes to $105 and you have 3 people, each person’s share will be (105 / 3) = $35. This way, everyone knows exactly what they owe.

It’s usually recommended to calculate your tip based on the pre-tax amount of the bill (since sales tax isn’t service-related). For example, if your meal was $50 before tax, you would figure the tip on $50, not on the $54.50 after tax. That said, the difference isn’t huge – some people do tip on the total after tax for simplicity. It’s ultimately up to you, and our calculator will compute the tip for whichever amount you input.

Sometimes restaurants add a gratuity (service charge) to the bill automatically – for example, a 15–20% service charge for large groups. If your bill already has a tip included, you generally don't need to add another tip on top. You can still use the calculator to add extra tip if you feel the service merits it, but that's optional. In most cases, when gratuity is included in the bill total, you can simply pay that amount and no additional tipping is expected (unless you want to reward exceptional service with a bit more).

Yes, the calculator rounds values to the nearest cent (two decimal places) because US currency is in dollars and cents. If you're splitting a bill, the per-person amounts may be rounded to the nearest cent as well, which can lead to a one-cent difference due to rounding. (For example, 3 people splitting $100 comes out to $33.33 each, which actually totals $99.99, so one person might pay $33.34 to make it even.) The tool handles these small differences automatically so that the math works out.

Absolutely. This tip calculator is 100% free to use, with no hidden fees or sign-up required. It's a simple web-based tool – you don't need to download anything. Just open the calculator on any smartphone, tablet, or computer connected to the internet, and you can calculate tips as often as you need.