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Tip Calculator

Calculate tips and split bills easily

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📝Tipping Guidelines by Service

Restaurants
Full service: 18-22%
Fine dining: 20-25%
Delivery Services
Food delivery: 15-20%
Minimum $3-5 per order
Bars
$1-2 per drink
20% for complex cocktails
Coffee Shops
10-15% or round up
$1 for simple orders
Taxis/Rideshare
15-20% of fare
Round up to nearest dollar
Personal Services
Hair/nails: 18-22%
Spa services: 20%

🤝Tipping Etiquette

• Tip based on pre-tax amount
• Cash tips are often preferred
• Tip more for exceptional service
• Consider local customs when traveling
• Don't reduce tip for kitchen mistakes
• Include tip when calculating total budget

🌍International Tipping Customs

United States
Expected 18-22%
Service industry wages rely on tips
Europe
5-10% or round up
Service charge often included
Japan
No tipping expected
May be considered rude
Australia
Round up bill
10% for exceptional service
Canada
15-20% standard
Similar to US customs

Tip Calculator Guide: Calculate Restaurant Tips & Split Bills Easily

A tip calculator computes tips and splits the bill among diners. Enter bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and optionally split by headcount or by individual items to keep it fair and fast at the table.

What is Tip Calculator?

The tip calculator applies a tip rate to the bill (pre- or post-tax), adds any service charge, and divides the total evenly or proportionally. It shows per-person totals and supports rounding rules to keep amounts neat.

How to Use the Tip Calculator

  1. Enter bill amount and choose pre- or post-tax basis.
  2. Select tip percent (e.g., 18%, 20%, 22%).
  3. Add headcount for an even split, or itemize per person.
  4. Include service charge if present; prevent double tipping.
  5. Calculate and round per-person totals as desired.

Formulas & Methods

  • Tip: tip = base * (p/100) where base is pre- or post-tax bill.
  • Total: total = bill + tip + service_charge.
  • Per-person: share = total / n for equal split; otherwise sum each person's items times (1 + tax + tip%).
  • Rounding: adjust cents to nearest or chosen increment; keep total consistent.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Tipping customs vary by country and venue.
  • Service charges may replace tips; read the receipt.
  • Taxes and fees differ by location; input actual numbers for accuracy.

Examples

Example A — Even split
Bill $128.40, tax $10.27, tip 18% on pre-tax $128.40: tip = 23.11.
Total = 128.40 + 10.27 + 23.11 = $161. - approx. Split 4 ways -> about $40.25 each (after rounding).

Example B — Itemized
Alice ordered $22, Bob $18, Chris $30. Tax 8%, tip 20% on pre-tax.
Each pays item * (1 + 0.08) * 1.20 with optional rounding.

| Persons | Share (even) | |---|---:| | 2 | $80.50 | | 3 | $53.67 | | 4 | $40.25 |

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Confirm local customs; in some countries tips are included or not expected.
  • Avoid double tipping when a service charge is already added.
  • Use pre-tax as your base for consistency within a group.
  • Round per-person to whole dollars to speed payment.
  • For large groups, check whether gratuity is auto-included.

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FAQ

Q: How do I calculate a tip?

A: Tip = bill * (tip percent/100). Common tips range from 15% to 20%+ in the US.

Q: How do I split the bill fairly?

A: Divide the total (bill + tip) by the number of people, or split unequally based on each person's items.

Q: Do I tip before or after tax?

A: Practices vary; many calculate on pre-tax amount, others on the total.

Q: What about service charges?

A: If a service charge is included, add only additional tip if service exceeded expectations.

Q: How do I handle rounding?

A: Round to the nearest whole dollar for convenience; the calculator can round up/down.

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