How to use this tip calculator
- Enter the bill on the top left; the tip amount appears on the top right as you change numbers.
- Tap 15%, 18%, 20%, or 22%, or type a custom rate.
- Set party size to see total with tip and each person pays below.
Example: $86 bill, 18% tip, 4 people
Tip = $15.48, total ≈ $101.48, about $25.37 per person—tap the $86 · 18% · 4 shortcut on the form.
Tip math is a percentage of the bill; see the percentage calculator for other percent problems. More daily tools on everyday calculators.
Quick mental math check
10% tip = move the decimal one place left on the bill; 20% ≈ double that. This form handles odd percents (18%, 22%) and splits without rounding errors.
After dinner with friends
One person pays the card—use “Each person pays” to settle cash/Venmo. Pair with the percentage calculator if someone ordered a percent-off coupon on part of the meal.
Travel
Convert miles or liters on the fuel economy converter from everyday tools—separate from tip math but often planned in the same trip.
How much is 18% tip on $100?
18% of $100 = $18.00 tip, total $118.00. Enter 100, tap 18%, or use the $100 · 18% shortcut.
How do you calculate a 20 percent tip?
Multiply the bill by 0.20 (or bill × 20 ÷ 100). Example: $50 bill → $10 tip, $60 total. Enter 50 and tap 20% on this page.
How much to tip on a $50 bill?
At 18%: $9 tip ($59 total). At 20%: $10 ($60 total). Change the bill field and pick a preset rate.
How to split a bill with tip between 4 people?
Calculate total with tip, then divide by 4. Example: $86 + 18% tip ≈ $101.48 ÷ 4 ≈ $25.37 each. Enter bill, 18%, and 4 people—read “Each person pays.”
15% vs 18% vs 20% tip—which should I use?
In US sit-down dining, guides often cite 15% (baseline), 18% (standard), 20% (great service). Delivery/takeout may differ. Tap presets to compare on the same bill.
Do you tip on tax or subtotal?
Both happen in practice: subtotal × tip% before tax, or full check × tip%. Pick one rule; enter that dollar amount in the bill field consistently.
How much to tip for food delivery?
Many use 15–20% of the order or a flat minimum in bad weather—enter the food total (plus fees if you tip on them) and the same % buttons.
What is 20% tip on a $200 bill?
Tip = $40, total = $240. For four people, each pays about $60 with tip. Try the $200 · 20% · 4 shortcut.
How to split tip evenly when amounts ordered differ?
This tool splits the final total equally. For uneven shares, compute total with tip here, then assign parts manually—or use one combined bill amount everyone agrees on.
Is tipping mandatory in the US?
Custom varies by state and venue; many sit-down restaurants expect 15–20%. This page only does the math—not local law or employer policy.
Tip on $40 at 15%?
Tip = $6, total $46. Enter 40, tap 15%.
Double the tax to estimate tip?
Some US diners double the sales tax as a rough tip proxy—only works where tax rate is stable; using the bill × % here is exact.
Hair salon / taxi tip percent?
Ranges vary (often 15–20% salon, flat or round-up taxi)—enter the service amount and try presets.
Mandatory 18% service charge already on bill?
If gratuity is included, you may tip extra on the pre-charge subtotal or not—enter only the amount you are calculating tip on.