Tip Calculator
Quickly calculate the tip on a restaurant bill, the new total, and the per-person share when splitting.
US tipping guide
| Service | Customary tip |
|---|---|
| Restaurant (table service) | 18–20% of pre-tax bill |
| Bartender | $1–2 per drink, or 15–20% |
| Coffee shop / counter service | Optional, $1 or 10–15% |
| Food delivery | 15–20%, $5 minimum |
| Taxi / rideshare | 15–20% |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–5 per night |
| Hairstylist / barber | 15–20% |
How tip is calculated
Tip = bill × (tip percentage ÷ 100). The total is bill + tip. When splitting evenly, divide the total by the number of people. The per-person share can be rounded up to the nearest dollar so no one has to make change — many groups do this and treat the small surplus as extra tip.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the rounding option leave the actual tip slightly higher?
Rounding adjusts the per-person amount upward, which means the table collectively pays a few cents to a few dollars more than the strict total. The extra goes to the server as additional tip — most people prefer this to the alternative of someone owing $0.43.
How do I split a bill if some people ordered more?
For uneven splits, calculate each person's subtotal first, then add a proportional share of tax and tip (each person's subtotal divided by the group subtotal, multiplied by the tax+tip). Apps like Splitwise can automate this; this calculator handles the simpler even-split case.