How it works
Tipping is quick to get wrong at the end of a meal, especially when the bill is split. The calculator adds the tip to the bill and divides the total evenly, so everyone pays the same share.
tip = bill × tip % · total = bill + tip · each = total ÷ peopleWorked example. A bill of $86.40 with a 15% tip: tip = $12.96, total $99.36. Split between 2 people, each pays $49.68. With “round up” on, each pays $50.00 and the tip becomes $13.60 (15.7%). At 20% split four ways, each pays $25.92.
How much to tip
| Where | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| United States — sit-down restaurant | 15–20%, 20%+ for great service |
| Canada | 15–20% |
| United Kingdom | 10–12.5%, check if service is already added |
| Gulf countries and Egypt | About 10%; many bills already include a service charge |
| Japan | Usually no tip |
These are common customs, not rules. Always look at the bill first: if it shows a “service charge”, the tip may already be included.
Mental shortcuts
- 10%: move the decimal point one place left: $86.40 → $8.64.
- 20%: double the 10% figure: $17.28.
- 15%: 10% plus half of it: $8.64 + $4.32 = $12.96.
Before or after tax?
In the US many people tip on the pre-tax amount; others tip on the total. The difference is small — enter the figure you prefer. Where prices include VAT, tip on the total shown.
Splitting a bill by item instead? Use the percentage calculator for each share. Checking the VAT on a receipt? Try the VAT calculator, or compare menu prices with the unit price calculator.