Free Tip Calculator
What is a Tip?
A tip (gratuity) is an optional payment for service quality, usually a percentage of the bill amount.
Key applications: Restaurants, bars, delivery services, hotels, taxis, salons, and other service industries.
Formula: Tip = Bill Amount × (Tip % / 100)
Example: $50 bill at 20% = $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip
Example: $50 bill at 20% = $50 × 0.20 = $10 tip
Basic Tip Calculator
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Split Bill with Tip
Calculate tip and split among people.
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Custom Service Tip
Adjust tip based on service quality.
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Tip Calculator Examples
Example 1: Basic Tip
Problem: $50 bill at 20%
Solution: Tip = $10, Total = $60
Use Case: Restaurant dining
Example 2: Split Bill
Problem: $100 bill, 18% tip, 4 people
Solution: Tip = $18, Total = $118, Per person = $29.50
Use Case: Group dinner
Example 3: Custom Service
Problem: $75 bill, Excellent service (25%)
Solution: Tip = $18.75, Total = $93.75
Use Case: Exceptional waiter
Example 4: Delivery Tip
Problem: $30 delivery, 15%
Solution: Tip = $4.50, Total = $34.50
Use Case: Food delivery service
How to Calculate Tips: Complete Guide
Method 1: Basic Percentage Tip
- Choose tip percentage (15-25%)
- Multiply bill by percentage/100
- Add to bill for total
- Example: $40 × 0.18 = $7.20 tip
Method 2: Quick Mental Math
- 10% tip: Move decimal left
- 20% tip: Double the 10%
- 15% tip: 10% + half of 10%
- Example: 10% of $50 = $5, 20% = $10
Method 3: Splitting with Tip
- Calculate total tip
- Add to bill for grand total
- Divide by number of people
- Round up if needed
Method 4: Pre-Tax Tipping
- Use subtotal before tax
- Calculate tip on subtotal
- Add tip + tax to subtotal
- Etiquette standard in most places
Real-World Tipping Scenarios
🍽️ Restaurants
- 15-20% for sit-down
- 10% for buffet
- Tip on pre-tax amount
- Split for large groups
🚗 Delivery/Taxi
- 10-15% for delivery
- $2-5 for rideshare
- Weather consideration
- App-based tipping
🏨 Hotels/Services
- $1-2 per bag bellhop
- $2-5 housekeeping
- 15% for spa/massage
- 10% for room service
🍸 Bars/Drinks
- $1-2 per drink
- 15-20% for tab
- Cash preferred
- Complex drinks higher