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Tip Calculator

Work out the tip and split the bill in seconds. Enter your total, choose a percentage, and see exactly what each person owes — with no rounding surprises.

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Written by Sam Larsson ✓
Everyday-money writer · Reviewed by Priya Nair · Updated June 2026
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18%
Split between
2
Round up total
Each person pays
$35.40
Tip amount$10.80
Total bill$70.80
Tip per person$5.40

How to use the tip calculator

The calculator updates instantly as you type — there's no button to press. To work out a tip:

1
Enter the bill amount — the total before tip, exactly as printed on your check.
2
Choose a tip percentage — drag the slider or tap a preset like 18% or 20%.
3
Set how many people are splitting — use the − and + buttons to divide the total evenly.
4
Read the result — see the tip, the grand total, and what each person pays — instantly.

How to calculate a tip manually

A tip is simply a percentage of the bill. To find it by hand, convert the percentage to a decimal and multiply:

Tip = Bill × (Percentage ÷ 100)
Total = Bill + Tip

Worked example. On a $60 bill at 18%:

Tip — $60 × (18 ÷ 100)$10.80
Total — $60 + $10.80$70.80
Per person (split 2 ways)$35.40

A quick mental shortcut for 20%: move the decimal one place left to get 10% of the bill, then double it.

How much should you tip?

Tipping norms vary by service and country. In the U.S., these are the widely accepted ranges:

Restaurants (sit-down)
Standard table service
15–20%
Bars & cafés
Per drink or on the tab
$1–2 / drink
Food delivery
More in bad weather
10–15%
Taxis & rideshare
Of the fare
10–15%
Hairdressers & salons
Of the service total
15–20%
Hotel housekeeping
Left per night
$2–5 / night

Tip table (quick reference)

Total to pay (tip included) for common bills at the three most common rates:

Bill
15%
18%
20%
$20
$23.00
$23.60
$24.00
$40
$46.00
$47.20
$48.00
$60
$69.00
$70.80
$72.00
$80
$92.00
$94.40
$96.00
$100
$115.00
$118.00
$120.00

Frequently asked questions

Etiquette experts suggest tipping on the pre-tax subtotal, since the tax isn't part of the service. In practice many people tip on the total — either is acceptable, and the difference is usually small.