Use our Tip Calculator to quickly figure out the right tip, see your total with or without tax, and split the bill fairly among friends. It is fast, accurate, and built to match the way diners actually tip in real life.
What is a Tip Calculator and why use one?
A Tip Calculator helps you determine how much gratuity to leave based on a percentage of your bill. Instead of doing mental math at the table or guessing under pressure, you enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage, optionally include tax, and instantly see the tip, total, and per-person amounts. This tool can prevent under-tipping, avoid overpaying, and keep group outings fair and transparent.
Whether you are dining out, ordering delivery, taking a taxi, or getting salon services, tipping customs vary and math can be tricky—especially when tax and splitting are involved. With this calculator, you can choose to tip on the pre-tax subtotal or the post-tax total, and you can round your tip, total, or even the per-person share to a whole number for simpler payments.
How to use the Tip Calculator
- Enter your bill amount.
- Choose your tip percentage (common choices are 15%, 18%, or 20%).
- Optionally, enter the sales tax rate if you want to see tax and decide whether to tip before or after tax.
- Set how many people will split the total.
- Decide if you want to tip on the post-tax total or the pre-tax subtotal.
- Select a rounding option if you want easy whole-number payments.
- Tap Calculate to get the tip, total, and per-person amounts.
Smart tipping strategies
Pre-tax vs. post-tax tipping
Some diners prefer to tip on the pre-tax subtotal, arguing that tax does not reflect service quality. Others tip on the post-tax total for simplicity or to be extra generous. Our Tip Calculator supports both methods so you can follow your preference or local custom.
Choosing the right percentage
In many places, 15% is considered the baseline for adequate service, 18% for good service, and 20%+ for excellent service. For delivery or complex, time-intensive service, a higher tip may be appropriate. If service falls short, you can choose a lower percentage—just be mindful of regional expectations and any service charges already included.
Splitting bills fairly
Group dining can lead to confusion about who owes what. The Tip Calculator lets you enter how many people are splitting the check so everyone pays an equal share of the total, including the tip and tax. If one person ordered significantly more, you can still use the per-person result as a baseline and adjust among yourselves as needed.
Rounding options for smoother payments
- No rounding: Get mathematically precise results to the cent.
- Round tip to whole unit: Round just the tip to a whole currency unit, keeping the total simple while maintaining a fair gratuity.
- Round total to whole unit: Make it easier to pay with cash or to split evenly.
- Round per person to whole unit: Ideal for groups; everyone pays the same easy number, and the tip adjusts accordingly.
Why this Tip Calculator saves time
Beyond speed and accuracy, the calculator reduces social friction. No more debating percentages at the table or awkwardly passing around a receipt. You can set your preferences once and reuse them. The clear breakdown shows exactly how the tip and tax contribute to your total, helping your group reach quick consensus.
Practical examples
- Casual dinner: $72.50 bill, 18% tip on pre-tax, split between 3—see per-person totals instantly.
- Delivery order: Include tax and choose 15% or 20% depending on service quality and distance.
- Large group: Round per-person to a whole number to make reimbursement simple via cash or apps.
Tips for responsible tipping
Always check your receipt for included service charges, especially for large parties. If a service charge is already added, you may adjust your tip accordingly. Consider local norms, the complexity of the service, and your overall experience. When in doubt, fairness and transparency go a long way.
With flexible options for pre- or post-tax tipping, rounding, and splitting, this Tip Calculator helps you be confident, consistent, and considerate every time you pay.