Tip Calculator

The standard restaurant tip in the US is 15–20% for satisfactory service, 20–25% for excellent service, and 10–15% for poor service. Fast casual counter service doesn't require a tip, though it's appreciated.

Tipping on the pre-tax total is perfectly acceptable and slightly more common, though tipping on the post-tax total is also fine. The difference on a typical bill is only $1–3. This calculator lets you choose either approach.

Add the full bill total (including tax and tip), then divide by the number of people. For a $120 bill with 20% tip: $120 × 1.20 = $144 ÷ 4 people = $36 each. This calculator handles any number of diners in real time.

US guidelines: Restaurant servers: 18–22%; Bartenders: $1–2/drink or 15–20%; Hair stylists/barbers: 15–25%; Food delivery: 15–20% (min $3–5); Taxi/rideshare: 15–20%; Hotel housekeeping: $2–5/night; Valet: $2–5.

Move the decimal one place left for 10%, then double for 20%. For a $67.50 bill: 10% = $6.75, doubled = $13.50. For 15%: find 10% ($6.75) and add half ($3.38) to get $10.13.

For delivery: 15–20% is standard, with a minimum of $4–5 regardless of bill size (delivery workers often cover their own gas and vehicle costs). For bad weather, remote addresses, or large orders, tip on the higher end. For takeout/counter service: 10–15% is now considered polite for complex orders; $0–10% is acceptable for simple counter pickup. These norms have shifted significantly since 2020.

Tipping norms have shifted. In 2026, 20% of the pre-tax bill is widely considered the new baseline for good sit-down restaurant service — not exceptional, just satisfactory. 15% now signals below-average service. 25%+ is appropriate for excellent service or when servers go significantly above expectations. This shift reflects rising costs and stagnant tipped-minimum wages in many states.