Tip Calculator

The standard tip percentage in the United States is 15-20% for table service at restaurants. 15% is for acceptable service, 18% for good service, and 20% or more for excellent service. Tipping customs vary by country and service type.

While both methods are acceptable, it's most common to tip on the pre-tax amount (the subtotal). However, tipping on the total including tax is also practiced and appreciated. Choose the method that works best for your budget and comfort level.

To split a tip fairly, calculate the tip on the total bill first, then divide the total (bill + tip) by the number of people. This ensures the server receives a full tip based on the total service provided, rather than reduced by individual calculations.

Tipping on takeout is optional but appreciated. A 10% tip is courteous for takeout orders, especially if the staff packaged your order carefully or if you're a regular customer. For delivery, tip 15-20% of the order total.

If service was genuinely poor, you can reduce the tip to 10-12% and speak with a manager about the issue. However, remember that servers may not control kitchen delays or other factors. Reserve very low tips for truly unacceptable service only.

Here are typical U.S. tipping guidelines for common services:

• Food delivery: 15-20% of order total, minimum $3-5
• Coffee shops/counter service: $1-2 per order or 10-15%
• Hair stylists/barbers: 15-20% of service cost
• Taxi/rideshare: 15-20% of fare
• Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per night, left daily
• Hotel bellhop: $1-2 per bag
• Valet parking: $2-5 when car is returned
• Spa services: 15-20% of treatment cost
• Movers: $20-50 per mover for full-day moves

While this calculator is optimized for restaurant dining, you can use the same percentage-based calculations for most services.