💵 Tip Calculator 2026

Tip = Bill × (Tip Percentage ÷ 100). For 20% on $50: $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip. Total = $50 + $10 = $60. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Standard is 15-20% in the US. 15% for acceptable service, 18% for good, 20%+ for excellent. If service was poor, tip less but consider speaking to management.

Multiply your bill by 0.20. Quick method: find 10% (move decimal left), then double it. Example: $45 bill → 10% = $4.50 → 20% = $9.00.

For 15%: Find 10% (move decimal left), then add half of that. $30 bill → 10% = $3, 5% = $1.50, total = $4.50. Round the bill first if numbers are awkward.

Technically no — tip should be on pre-tax amount. However, many people tip on the total for simplicity. Either is acceptable; the difference is usually small.

Total ÷ Number of People. Add tip first, then divide. Example: $100 bill + $18 tip = $118 total ÷ 4 people = $29.50 each.

You may tip nothing, but speak to management. Explain the issues. Sometimes slow service is kitchen's fault, not server's. If you'll never return, that tells you something.

Optional but appreciated. 10% is common for takeout. Staff still prepares and packages your order. During COVID, tipping for takeout became more common. Tip more for large or complex orders.

15-20% or minimum $3-5. Consider distance, weather, order size. Drivers use their own vehicles and gas. Tip in cash when possible as it goes directly to them.

15-20% of service cost. Tip each person who serves you (stylist, shampooer). $5+ for assistants is appropriate. Holiday tips: your regular tip amount or more.

Optional. For counter service, $1 or coins in jar is nice. For specialty drinks requiring skill, 15-20% is appreciated but not expected like at restaurants.

$2-5 per night. Leave daily (different staff may clean). More for suites or extra mess. Leave on pillow with note saying "housekeeping" so it's clearly intended.

Yes, 15-20% or $2-5 minimum. Tip in app or cash. Drivers depend on tips as base pay is low. Consider longer trips, help with bags, or difficult weather.

Our calculator uses the amount you enter. Enter pre-tax if you want to tip on pre-tax, or enter the total with tax. Etiquette says pre-tax, practice says either.

Some say $2 minimum for table service regardless of bill size. For a $10 breakfast, $2 (20%) is reasonable. Never stiff completely unless service was truly awful.

Not legally, but it's expected in US service culture. Some restaurants include gratuity for large parties (check your bill). In other countries, it may be truly optional.

Varies widely: Japan — not expected, can offend. UK — 10-15%. France/Germany — round up. Australia — not expected. Canada — similar to US. Research before traveling.