How much should I tip at a restaurant?

15-20% of the pre-tax bill is standard in the US. 15% for adequate service, 18% for good service, 20%+ for excellent service. On a $50 bill: 15% = $7.50, 18% = $9.00, 20% = $10.00. Always tip on the pre-tax amount, not the after-tax total.

How do I calculate a 20% tip quickly?

Move the decimal point one place left (that gives you 10%), then double it. Example: $45.00 bill → $4.50 (10%) → $9.00 (20%). For 15%: find 10% ($4.50), find half of that ($2.25), add them ($6.75).

No — tip on the pre-tax subtotal. Tax varies by location (0% in some states, 10%+ in others). Tipping on the after-tax total means tipping more in high-tax states for the same service. Most people do not notice the difference on small bills, but on a $200 dinner with 10% tax, tipping on the post-tax total adds $4 extra.

How do I split a tip between people?

Enter the total bill, choose your tip percentage, then divide by the number of people. A $120 bill with 20% tip = $144 total. Split 4 ways = $36/person. The tip calculator handles this automatically — enter the bill, percentage, and number of people.

Is it rude to tip 15%?

In the US, 15% is considered the minimum acceptable tip for table service at a restaurant. It is not rude but signals adequate-but-not-great service. For delivery, 15% is standard. For services like haircuts, massage, and tattoos, 15-20% is typical. Cultural norms vary by country — in many countries outside the US, tipping is not expected.

Tipping on takeout is optional but increasingly common (10-15%). During and after COVID, many people started tipping on takeout to support restaurant workers. If the restaurant prepares a complex or large order, 10-15% is appreciated. For a simple order picked up at the counter, tipping is not expected.

How much do you tip a barber or hairstylist?

15-20% of the service cost. On a $40 haircut: $6-8 tip. On a $200 color and cut: $30-40 tip. If multiple people work on your hair (stylist + shampoo person), tip each person separately. Cash tips are preferred in this industry.

How much do you tip movers?

$20-50 per mover for a local move (2-4 hours), $50-100 per mover for a full-day move. Alternatively, 15-20% of the total moving cost split among the crew. For a $1,000 move with 3 movers: $50-65 per mover (15-20% of $1,000 ÷ 3).

Tip Calculator — How Much to Tip for Every Service (2026 Guide)

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A 20% tip on a $50 bill is $10. A 15% tip is $7.50. Enter your bill amount, choose a tip percentage, and split between people — the calculator does the math instantly. Below is a complete tipping guide for every service.

Enter your bill, choose a percentage, split between friends.

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Quick Tip Reference — Common Bill Amounts

Bill	15% Tip	18% Tip	20% Tip	25% Tip
$20	$3.00	$3.60	$4.00	$5.00
$30	$4.50	$5.40	$6.00	$7.50
$40	$6.00	$7.20	$8.00	$10.00
$50	$7.50	$9.00	$10.00	$12.50
$75	$11.25	$13.50	$15.00	$18.75
$100	$15.00	$18.00	$20.00	$25.00
$150	$22.50	$27.00	$30.00	$37.50
$200	$30.00	$36.00	$40.00	$50.00

How to Calculate Tip Percentage — Mental Math

10% tip: Move the decimal point one place left. $85.00 → $8.50
15% tip: Find 10%, then add half of 10%. $85.00 → $8.50 + $4.25 = $12.75
20% tip: Find 10%, then double it. $85.00 → $8.50 × 2 = $17.00
25% tip: Find 10%, then multiply by 2.5. Or find 20% and add half of 10%. $85.00 → $17.00 + $4.25 = $21.25

How Much to Tip by Service

Service	Standard Tip	Notes
Restaurant (sit-down)	15-20%	On pre-tax bill. 20% for good service.
Restaurant (takeout)	0-15%	Optional. 10-15% for complex orders.
Food delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)	15-20% or $3-5 minimum	More for bad weather, long distance, large orders.
Pizza delivery	15-20% or $3-5 minimum	$5 minimum in bad weather.
Coffee shop / counter service	$1-2 or 15-20%	Per drink. Optional but appreciated.
Bartender	$1-2 per drink or 15-20% of tab	$1 for beer/wine, $2+ for cocktails.
Hair stylist / barber	15-20%	Cash preferred. Tip each person who works on you.
Spa / massage	15-20%	On service cost, not including products purchased.
Tattoo artist	15-20%	On the cost of the session.
Hotel housekeeping	$2-5 per night	Leave daily, not at checkout. Cash on the desk/pillow.
Hotel bellhop	$1-2 per bag	At check-in and check-out.
Valet parking	$2-5	When your car is returned, not when dropped off.
Taxi / rideshare	15-20%	Built into Uber/Lyft app.
Movers	$20-50 per mover	Or 15-20% of total, split among crew.
Grocery delivery (Instacart)	15-20% or $5 minimum	More for heavy orders, stairs, bad weather.
Nail technician	15-20%	On service cost.

Splitting the Bill

The tip calculator splits everything automatically. Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage, set the number of people, and it shows you: tip total, total with tip, tip per person, and total per person.

Example: $180 dinner, 20% tip, split 4 ways:

Tip total: $36.00
Grand total: $216.00
Per person (tip): $9.00
Per person (total): $54.00

When Not to Tip

Fast food counter — tip jars are optional, not expected
Retail stores — sales associates, cashiers
Business owner providing the service — traditional etiquette says owners do not need tips (many people still tip anyway)
Countries where tipping is not custom — Japan, South Korea, most of Europe (may be seen as rude)
Genuinely terrible service — speak to a manager instead of leaving no tip

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Tip Calculator — How Much to Tip for Every Service (2026 Guide)

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How to Calculate Tip Percentage — Mental Math

How Much to Tip by Service

Splitting the Bill

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