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Standard tip with slider, quality rating, tax and split options.
Calculate sales tax and tip together with per-person split.
Divide the bill evenly among your group, tip included.
Smart tips based on order size, distance, and weather.
Fair tips for rideshare drivers based on ride type.
Tips for hairstylists and barbers by service type.
Calculate tips for bartenders, drink tabs, and happy hour.
Tips for massage therapists and spa services.
Work backwards from total paid to find original bill and tip.
Service-specific tipping standards used across the United States.
| Service | Standard Tip | Generous | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant (sit-down) | 15–18% | 20–25% | Based on pre-tax subtotal |
| Bar / Drinks | $1–2 per drink | 15–20% of tab | 20% on large tabs |
| Food Delivery | 15–20% | 20–25% | Minimum $3–5 |
| Uber / Lyft | 15–20% | 20%+ | $2–5 min on short rides |
| Taxi | 15–20% | 20%+ | Round up for short trips |
| Hair Salon / Barber | 15–20% | 20–25% | Even if stylist owns salon |
| Massage Therapy | 15–20% | 20–25% | Tip therapist directly |
| Hotel Housekeeping | $2–5/night | $5–10/night | Leave daily |
| Valet Parking | $2–5 | $5–10 | Tip when car returned |
| Tattoo Artist | 15–20% | 20–25% | Tip separate from studio fee |
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Tipping is expected. Service workers rely on tips as core income.
Often added as optional service charge. Not mandatory but appreciated.
Similar to US. 18–20% is common for restaurants and services.
Not expected but appreciated. Round up for excellent service.
Tipping can be considered rude. High-quality service is the universal standard.
Service often included (service compris). Small tips appreciated.
Round up or leave small change. Excessive tipping seems unusual.
Tipping is not deeply ingrained. A few euros is considered generous.
Tipping is expected and appreciated, especially in tourist areas.
Not traditional and may be refused in some establishments.
Tipping is appreciated. Tip hotel staff directly rather than through the bill.
A 10% taxa de serviço is often already included in the bill.
Not mandatory but increasingly expected in tourist-facing establishments.
10% service charge is standard. Additional tipping is optional.
Tipping is expected given low base wages for service workers.
Not as strict as the US. Round up or leave small change at restaurants.
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Service-specific etiquette guide
A tip (also called a gratuity) is a voluntary extra payment given to a service worker above and beyond the stated price. It expresses satisfaction and supplements the worker's income.
The custom dates to 18th-century England and spread to the US in the 19th century — partly because US law allows employers to pay tipped workers below standard minimum wage.
💡 Key Fact: The US federal tipped minimum wage is $2.13/hour. Tips are not optional kindness — they are essential income for millions of workers.
⚡ Pro tip: Use the "Custom Tip %" field in any calculator to enter any percentage you want.
Tip on the pre-tax subtotal (traditional) or post-tax total (simpler). For groups, agree on a percentage before the bill arrives.
Tip in the app before your order is picked up. Platform delivery fees go to the company, not the driver.
Tip your stylist directly in cash when possible. If multiple staff helped, tip each one separately.
Leave housekeeping tips daily with a note saying "Housekeeping" — staff rotate and a checkout tip may not reach everyone.
💳 Cash vs Card: Cash tips are often preferred — workers receive them immediately. Card tips may arrive with the next paycheck.
Expert tipping guides, etiquette advice, and money-saving tips.
Calculate the perfect tip for your restaurant bill instantly.
Enter your bill amount, select service quality, and get an instant tip recommendation.
15–18% is standard for everyday restaurants. Adjust based on service quality.
18–22% is expected. For exceptional service, 25% or more is greatly appreciated.
Tipping is optional at counter service. If there's a jar, $1–2 is appreciated.
Agree on a tip % before the bill arrives. Use our Split Bill calculator for groups.
The standard US restaurant tip is 15–20% for good service and 20–25% for excellent service. Tip on the pre-tax subtotal traditionally, though most people tip on the total for simplicity.
Tipping on takeout is optional but appreciated — especially from small, local restaurants. A 10–15% tip acknowledges the effort of packaging your order carefully.
If service was genuinely poor due to the server's actions, 10% is acceptable. If the kitchen was slow or the restaurant understaffed, that's outside the server's control — maintain your usual percentage.
Calculate sales tax and tip together in one step.
Enter your pre-tax bill and local tax rate to get a full breakdown including tip.
Traditionally, you tip on the pre-tax amount — tax is a government charge, not service.
Most people tip on the post-tax total for simplicity. The difference is usually small.
US average sales tax is 7–10%. Check your receipt for the exact rate.
Enter number of people for automatic per-person calculation including tax and tip.
Etiquette traditionally says tip on the pre-tax amount, since the tax doesn't reflect service quality. However, most Americans tip on the post-tax total for ease. On a $100 bill with 8% tax, the difference at 20% tip is just $1.60.
US average combined state and local sales tax is approximately 7.12%. Rates vary widely: Oregon has 0%, while some Tennessee localities exceed 10%. Always check your receipt.
Our calculator does it instantly. Manually: multiply bill by tax rate, add to bill, then multiply the total (or pre-tax bill) by your tip percentage and add that too.
Divide the bill evenly among your group, tip included.
Enter the total bill and number of people. Each person's share — including tip — calculated instantly.
Everyone pays the same amount including their share of the tip.
Works for 2 people or 20 — just enter the number of people in your group.
Each person's share is rounded up to the nearest dollar so the bill is always covered.
Agree on a tip percentage before the bill arrives to avoid awkward negotiations.
The simplest approach is equal splitting — everyone pays the same amount including their proportional tip. Our calculator makes this instant.
For unequal orders, calculate each person's share based on what they ordered, then apply the tip percentage to each. This is more fair but requires itemizing the bill.
When splitting equally, each person contributes the same tip amount. When splitting unevenly by order, each person tips proportionally on their own total.
Calculate the right tip for your food delivery driver.
Smart tip recommendation based on order size, distance, and weather conditions.
15–20% of the order total, with a minimum of $3–5 for small orders.
Rain, snow, or extreme weather? Tip 20–25% or more. Drivers face real danger.
Deliveries over 5 miles deserve extra — the driver pays for their own gas.
Always tip before ordering if possible — it can affect which driver accepts your order.
The standard food delivery tip is 15–20% of the order total. For small orders under $20, tip at least $3–5 regardless of percentage. For orders over $50, 15% or more is appropriate.
No! Platform delivery fees (like the $3–5 fee charged by DoorDash or Uber Eats) go to the company, not the driver. Your tip is the driver's primary compensation beyond their base pay.
Tip 20–25% or more for: bad weather conditions, long distances (5+ miles), very large or complex orders, excellent service, and orders placed during peak hours or holidays.
Calculate a fair tip for your rideshare driver.
Calculate the right tip for your rideshare driver based on ride type and experience.
15–20% is the accepted standard for good Uber or Lyft service.
For very short rides (under $10), tip at least $2–3 regardless of percentage.
For Uber Black, Comfort, or XL, tip 18–20% as a minimum.
Unlike restaurants, tipping in rideshare apps is not automatic — always tip in the app.
Yes. Rideshare drivers use their own vehicles, pay for gas and maintenance, and rely on tips as a key part of their income. Not tipping is considered poor etiquette.
For standard rides, 15–20% is appropriate. For short rides under $10, tip at least $2–3 flat. For premium services (Black, XL, Comfort), 18–20% is expected.
Tip 20–25%+ for: exceptionally clean vehicle, helpful driver who carried luggage, wait time on your behalf, great conversation, long trips, or navigating difficult conditions.
Calculate the right tip for your hairstylist or barber.
Enter your service cost and type — get an instant tip recommendation for your stylist.
15–20% is standard. Tip even if the stylist owns the salon.
20–22% for coloring, highlights, or complex color — it's skilled work.
If a shampoo assistant helped, tip them $2–5 separately in cash.
Cash tips go directly to your stylist — some salons deduct from card tips.
The standard tip for a haircut or salon service is 15–20%. For exceptional work — especially color, complex cuts, or memorable transformations — tip 20–25%. Always tip even if the stylist owns the salon.
Yes! This is a common misconception. Even salon owners appreciate tips as recognition of their work. The only exception is if the owner explicitly tells you tipping is not necessary.
Tip your main stylist 15–20% of the total service. Tip shampoo assistants or other helpers $2–5 in cash separately. Don't split one tip among all staff.
Calculate the appropriate tip for your massage therapist.
Enter your massage cost and type — get an instant tip recommendation for your therapist.
15–20% is the standard tip for any type of massage therapy.
20–25% for an outstanding session that really met your needs.
Cash tips are preferred — therapists receive them immediately, no deductions.
If service charge is already included, you can tip 10% extra for exceptional service.
The standard tip for massage therapy is 15–20% of the service price. A 20% tip is considered very generous and greatly appreciated by therapists who rely on tips as part of their income.
For massage at a medical clinic or physical therapy setting (prescribed massage), tipping is not always expected. However, if you book through a spa or wellness center, standard tipping etiquette applies.
Many spas include a service charge (typically 18–20%) in spa packages automatically. Always check your bill before tipping extra. If no service charge is included, tip 15–20% of the package price.
Work backwards from the total paid to find the original bill and tip amount.
Know the total you paid? Enter it below to find the original pre-tip bill and how much was tipped.
Enter the total paid + tip percentage to find the original bill amount.
Use this to verify the tip was correctly applied on your receipt.
Works for any tipping situation — restaurant, delivery, Uber, haircut.
Formula: Original Bill = Total ÷ (1 + Tip% ÷ 100)
Use it when you see a total on your credit card statement and want to know the original bill and tip amount. Also useful for expense reports where you need to separate the tip from the total.
Original Bill = Total Paid ÷ (1 + Tip Percentage ÷ 100). Example: You paid $118 total with an 18% tip. Original bill = $118 ÷ 1.18 = $100. Tip = $118 - $100 = $18.
If a restaurant calculates a tip automatically (for large groups), use this calculator to verify the math is correct and you haven't been overcharged.
Calculate the perfect tip for your bartender — whether it's a round of drinks or a full tab.
Enter your tab total or number of drinks to calculate the right tip for your bartender.
$1–2 per drink is standard. On a full tab, 15–18% is appropriate. Cash tips preferred by most bartenders.
18–20% on the full tab. Craft cocktails require more skill and time, so tipping generously is appreciated.
Even at an open bar, tip $1–2 per drink or leave $20–50 at the start of the evening.
On busy nights, tip 20%+ to acknowledge the extra hustle. A good relationship with your bartender pays off!
Bartenders in the US typically earn $2.13/hour in base wages. The standard bar tip is $1–2 per drink or 15–20% of the total tab, whichever is greater. On a $60 bar tab, an 18% tip would be approximately $11 — which you can round up to $12 or $15 if the service was great.
Yes! Even at events with open bars, bartenders still deserve a tip. The bar fee covers alcohol — not the bartender's labor. Tip $1–2 per drink, or tip a lump sum of $20–50 at the start of the evening.
Bartenders generally prefer cash tips because they receive them instantly. If paying by card, adding the tip to your tab is perfectly acceptable.
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