Calculate the perfect tip and split the bill with your group in seconds.
Calculating a tip is straightforward: multiply the bill amount by the tip percentage you want to leave. The formula is:
For example, an 18% tip on an $85 bill would be $85 x 0.18 = $15.30. Add that to the original bill and your total comes to $100.30. If you are splitting between two people, each person pays $50.15.
Tipping norms vary by country and service type. In the United States, here are the commonly accepted ranges:
Sit-down restaurants: 15% to 20% is standard. For exceptional service, 20% to 25% is generous but not unusual. If the service was poor, 10% to 15% still acknowledges the server's effort since much of their income comes from tips.
Bars and coffee shops: $1 to $2 per drink, or 15% to 20% if running a tab. For complex cocktails or large orders, tipping on the higher end is appreciated.
Food delivery: 15% to 20% is the norm, with a minimum of $3 to $5. In bad weather or for large orders, consider going higher.
Rideshare and taxis: 15% to 20% of the fare. A few dollars minimum for short rides.
Hair salons and spas: 15% to 20% of the total service cost.
Traditional etiquette says you should tip on the pre-tax subtotal, not the total after sales tax has been added. The reasoning is simple: tax is money going to the government, not part of the service you received. That said, many people tip on the post-tax total because it is easier, and the difference is usually only a dollar or two. Either approach is perfectly fine.
The easiest method is an even split: add the tip to the total and divide by the number of people. This works best when everyone ordered items in a similar price range. For groups where orders vary significantly, consider asking the server for separate checks or using a bill-splitting app that lets each person claim their items.